Mozambique-Ghana is a match in the group stage of the African Cup of Nations and is played Monday at 9 p.m.: free-to-air TV, streaming, lineups, predictions.
In Group B, the unsuspected selection from Cape Verde was able to overturn eve’s predictions. And one of Egypt and Ghana, initially the favorites for the top two spots, now runs the risk of missing out on qualification to the knockout stage. Yes, because while the Cape Verdeans are surprisingly on full points after two matches and already have first place and qualification in their pockets, the fate of the other three representatives (Mozambique is also in the running) is all to be written.
Egypt, despite Salah’s injury, has a one-point lead over Ghana and Mozambique, which are tied at one. The Pharaohs on paper also have the easiest commitment, as they will face Cape Verde, the only selection that in this last day does not have great motivation being already qualified. In or out clash instead the one between the Black Stars and the Os Mambas, called to win and hope at the same time that Cape Verde honors the commitment with Egypt. Ghana for the time being is serving the defeat it suffered in its debut match with the Cape Verdeans, who got the better of them 2-1. It also left a bitter taste in the mouth in the match with the Pharaohs, which ended 2-2. Leading twice through West Ham striker Mohammed Kudus – who was absent in the first challenge – Ghana let themselves be pegged back twice, first by Marmoush and then by Mohamed.
Mozambique, which landed in Côte d’Ivoire without much pretense, against Cape Verde last Friday failed to replicate the proud performance offered a few days earlier against Egypt, which did not go beyond a draw (2-2) in the clash with the men led by Chiquinho Conde. Instead, a clear defeat to the Cape Verdeans, who prevailed 3-0.
The prediction
Ghana can make no more mistakes, forced to beat Mozambique and hope that Egypt does not do the same. Indeed, with a draw, even qualification as the best third is at risk. The Black Stars have so far disappointed defensively – they have appeared too fragile at the back – but Mozambique has done even worse. Ghana favored in a match of at least three goals overall.
The likely lineups for Mozambique-Ghana
MOZAMBIQUE (4-4-2): Ernani; Mandava, Dove, Mexer, Macandza; Guima, Amade, Witi, Bauque; Gildo, Ratifio.
GHANA (3-4-3): Ofori; Djiku, Salisu, Mensah; Odoi, Paintsil, Konigsdorffer, Ashimeru; Ayew, Kudus, Inaki Williams.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2