2023 Africa Cup of Nations: We are ready to face Morocco - Ibrahim Tanko

Published on: 27 June 2023

Black Meteors head coach, Ibrahim Tanko is confident his squad is ready to take on Morocco later today.

Ghana will go head-to-head with the host nation in their second Group A game of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

A win for the Black Meteors will book a place in the semifinal spot of the tournament.

In their opening game at the tournament, the Black Meteors conceded two late goals after scoring three, which left Tanko furious after the game.

However, Tanko says it was necessary to let his players know their mistakes and believes things are ‘good’ now ahead of the clash against Morocco.

“I think after each game, you come out with your feelings and I told the boys my feelings [after the game against Congo] and everything is good now,” he told the media.

“We have to prepare for the next game and we have everything on course so we are cool now and ready for the game [against Morocco].”

Just like Ghana, Morocco also secured all three points in their first game. They came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Guinea which also puts them in pole position to advance from the group if they beat the Black Meteors.

Tanko says both teams chasing early progression to the next stage will make the game an interesting one to watch.

“We are looking forward to this game. Both teams have won their first match and I am sure it’s going to be a good game [today],” he added.

“Both teams won and definitely the Moroccans have their strategy for the second game and so have we.”

The game has been scheduled to kick off at 20:00GMT.

After Tuesday’s game, Ghana’s last group game will be against Guinea.

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