2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Black Meteors to take on Morocco today
The Black Meteors of Ghana will take on Morocco in their second group game of the ongoing 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ghana will be hosted at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 20:00GMT.
The Black Meteors on Sunday opened their campaign with a 3-2 win over Congo while Morocco roared back to secure a 2-1 win.
Ghana, who are seeking to secure a spot for the Olympic Games in Paris must win to keep their chances alive.
The West African country last played at the Olympics in 2004 in Athens.
Following the win, Ghana sit top of Group A and will hope to keep their perfect start intact.
What are the coaches saying?
Ghana coach, Ibrahim Tanko has called upon his players to maintain unwavering concentration and focus ahead of the game.
Tanko emphasized the challenges of facing a host team, acknowledging the need for heightened focus and concentration in such encounters.
“These are the matches we live for. We will rise to the occasion. The home crowd will be against us, the atmosphere will be electric, and it provides an opportunity for us to assess our players’ reactions in such situations,” remarked the Ghana coach.
Meanwhile, Morocco coach, Issame Charai is optimistic that the support from home spectators will galvanize his team as they prepare to face Ghana.
Charaï emphasized the crucial role that Moroccan supporters will play in motivating the team.
“All Moroccans have a significant part to play. The fans must rally behind the players from the outset. In our first match against Guinea, the fans’ unwavering support propelled us forward, making a notable impact,” explained the Morocco coach.
Addressing the media during the pre-match press conference in Rabat on Monday, Charaï expressed the team’s determination to elevate their performance against Ghana, despite their victory in the previous encounter.
“We analyzed Ghana’s match against Congo. They possess a formidable offensive threat and display remarkable speed. However, we also identified areas of vulnerability within their team,” added Charaï.