AFCON 2023Q: Black Stars will defend their perfect record in Kumasi – Chris Hughton

Chris Hughton has assured Ghanaians that the BlackStars will move mountains to preserve their undefeated record at the Baba Yara Stadium.

On February 6, 2000, Ghana suffered their most recent loss in Kumasi when they were defeated by South Africa in the knockout round of the Africa Cup of Nations, which was jointly hosted by Ghana and Nigeria.

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Hughton’s team leads the pack with nine points and knows that a point will set them on the path to 2023 AFCON slated for Ivory Coast.

“Everybody knows what this game [vs. CAR] means,” he told the media during Wednesday’s presser ahead of the game.
“We will do everything that we can to get the result that we want to get. Preparation has been good. We are missing some players through injuries but it is also an opportunity for others.
“We are playing at home. We have a good record here and it is a record that we want to continue.” he ended.

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The game at the Baba Yara Stadium will kick start at 16:00 GMT at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana.