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Sadio Mane tips Ghana as favourites to win 2023 AFCON trophy

Mane who led Senegal to win the 2021 AFCON believes that Ghana, along with Egypt, Morocco, and Cameroon, has a good chance of clinching the prestigious title.

Mane acknowledged that the AFCON is known for its surprises, but he identified the usual strong teams such as the hosts, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, and Cameroon as the contenders for the trophy.

“The AFCON is full of surprises, but we know the usual best teams like the hosts, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria and Cameroon,” he said, as quoted by Joueurs Cameronais.

Ghana is currently in the process of securing qualification for the tournament after a draw against Madagascar in the penultimate AFCON qualifier last month.

On the other hand, Egypt, Morocco, and Cameroon have already secured their place in the competition, which is scheduled to take place in January.

In recent years, Ghana has faced challenges, with early exits at the group stage in their last two tournaments.

In the previous AFCON, they failed to progress from the group stage, with Morocco, Gabon, and Comoros advancing ahead of the four-time African champions.

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana finished at the bottom of their group, with Portugal and South Korea advancing to the round of 16.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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