Fireworks will be expected at the Ahmadou Ahidjo,Yaoundé when heavyweights Morocco and Ghana will clash in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will clash in a pool C match.The matches brings the teams who have the potential of dethroning Algeria and it will be interesting to see how it will pan out given the calibre of players who will not only be fighting for the three points but also bragging rights.The two have met three times previously in the tournament, all in the group phase – their head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with one win each and one draw. Meanwhile, these three games have only produced three goals.🌟 𝐃𝐀𝐘: 2⃣Strong clashes await! 🔥Which game excites you the most? 🤩#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/6eB9GCbfZX— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) January 10, 2022 This is Morocco’s 18th participation in the continental showpiece– their only title dates back to 1976 and the only time they’ve reached the final since then was in 2004, losing 2-1 against hosts Tunisia. 2004 was also the last time they made it past the quarter-finals.Morocco who overlooked their star player in Hakim Ziyech conceded only one goal in six games during qualifying for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the lowest tally of the 24 teams at this year’s tournament.Ghana on the other hand are making their 23rd appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations, the most after Egypt (25) and Cote d’Ivoire (24). The Black Stars have clinched the Cup four times in their first seven appearances (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982) but have won none of their subsequent 15. They will be looking to redeem themselves after exitig the last edition in the round of sixteen as well as begin their post Asamoah Gyan era on a positive note.African football fans … the heart of our beautiful game. ♥️#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/pgM9do7mXA— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) January 9, 2022 They have nevertheless reached the semi-finals in six of the last seven editions, more than any other team over that period. Ghana’s match against Morocco will be their 100th in the Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars join Egypt as the only teams to reach that landmark. Since 2008, Ghana’s André Ayew has played more minutes (2,474) than any other player in the Africa Cup of Nations.J’ai fait mon choix on va supporter les black stars pour cette can pic.twitter.com/X1hIJBgh6F— Togolinho🇹🇬(🇬🇭)#LukakuOut (@CFClucas92) January 9, 2022 He is Ghana’s leading scorer in the tournament (9 goals), having found the net in each of his last five AFCON participations. Ghana who are rebuilding after most of their players who were part of the golden generation called it a day and with the return of coach Milovan Rajevac, the man who is famed for guiding the West African state to the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The Serbian earlier on pledged to arrest the dwindling levels and do everything possible to end the four-decade wait for continental glory. It will also be interesting to see Rajevac’s starting team and how he will handle the North Africans who boast of technically gifted players. Additional reporting by CAF Online
