The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves in Pot 2 ahead of the draw for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) next month.
This placement could potentially pit the four-time winners against formidable teams from Pot 1, which includes the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, as well as defending champions Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, or Morocco.
The pots, released by the Confederation of African Football (Caf), set the stage for the final draw scheduled for October 12, 2023.
The Black Stars share pot 2 with formidable competitors such as Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
This placement necessitates thorough preparation to contend with the strong contenders from pot 1.
The 2023 Afcon will feature a total of 24 teams, categorized into four pots.
South Africa, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Zambia, Equatorial Guinea, and Mauritania find themselves in pot 3.
Pot 4 comprises Guinea Bissau, Angola, Gambia, Namibia, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
The tournament, in its 34th edition, will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire for the second time, with the previous occasion being in 1984.
Afcon 2023 is scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
In the final draw, all 24 teams will be divided into six groups, named A to F, each consisting of four countries. The allocation will ensure representation from various pots, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament.
Ghana and its fans eagerly await the final draw to discover their group-stage opponents and embark on their Afcon 2023 journey.
