The Road to AFCON 2024: Did Ghana Qualify?
After a thrilling qualifying campaign, the answer is yes – Ghana has qualified for AFCON 2024. The Black Stars will once again showcase their skills on the continental stage, competing against some of Africa’s best footballing nations.
Ghana’s qualification for AFCON 2024 was not an easy feat. The team had to navigate through a tough group consisting of Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Ethiopia. But with determination and hard work, they were able to secure their spot in the tournament.
Discover Did Ghana Qualify for AFCON 2024
In this article, we will take a closer look at how Ghana qualified for AFCON 2024 and what fans can expect from the Black Stars in the upcoming tournament.
How Did Ivory Coast Qualify?
Ivory Coast was one of Ghana’s biggest rivals in their qualifying group. The two teams have a long-standing history in football, with both sides producing memorable matches over the years.
To secure their spot in AFCON 2024, Ivory Coast finished at the top of Group C with four wins and two draws. They only conceded one goal throughout their qualifying campaign and proved to be a formidable opponent for all teams in their group.
However, it was not enough as they were unable to defeat Ghana in both matches between them. This resulted in Ivory Coast finishing second behind Ghana and securing their spot as well.
List of Countries Qualified for AFCON 2024
Apart from Ghana and Ivory Coast, there are many other countries that have also qualified for AFCON 2024. These include Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan and Tunisia.
AFCON 2024 will be a highly competitive tournament with some of the best teams in Africa vying for the ultimate prize.
Teams that Qualified for AFCON Round of 16
With 24 teams competing in AFCON 2024 instead of the usual 16 teams in previous tournaments, there will be an additional round of matches before the knockout stage. The top two teams from each group will automatically advance to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed teams.
Ghana’s impressive performance in their qualifying group has placed them as one of the favorites to make it through to the round of 16. With their experienced players and talented squad under coach CK Akonnor’s guidance,
the Black Stars are expected to put up a strong fight and progress through to the next stage.
Which Country is Hosting AFCON 2024?
The honor of hosting AFCON 2024 goes to Ivory Coast. The country was originally scheduled to host this year’s tournament but had to postpone due to political unrest and security concerns. However,
they have been given another chance by CAF (Confederation of African Football) and are determined to make it a successful event.
Ivory Coast has previously hosted AFCON twice – in 1984 and most recently in 2015 when they won their second title after defeating Ghana on penalties.
Pros / Cons
There are many pros for Ghana qualifying for AFCON 2024. Firstly,
it gives them an opportunity to compete against some of Africa’s best teams and showcase their talent on a bigger stage. It also allows them to continue building on their success in previous tournaments and aim for the ultimate prize.
However, there are also some cons. With a highly competitive tournament, there is always the risk of injuries and fatigue for players. Moreover, Ghana will have to face tough opponents in their group and will need to be at their best to progress through each stage.
FAQ
Q: When will AFCON 2024 take place?
A: The tournament is scheduled to take place from January 9th to February 6th, 2022.
Q: How many times has Ghana won AFCON?
A: Ghana has won AFCON four times – in 1963, 1965, 1978 and most recently in 1982.
Q: Who is the current coach of Ghana’s national team?
A: CK Akonnor is the current coach of Ghana’s national team.
In conclusion, Ghana has successfully qualified for AFCON 2024 after a tough qualifying campaign. With their experienced players and determined mindset, they are expected to put up a strong fight and compete against some of Africa’s best teams. Fans can look forward to an exciting tournament ahead as the Black Stars aim for their fifth title.
