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Sports News of Thursday, 11 April 2019
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
2019-04-11
play videoGhana may face tough opponents in the group
The Black Stars have not been seeded for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations draw, the Confederations Africa Football have confirmed.
Ghana, first in the group, of the qualifiers and earlier reports suggested that the team will be seeded in the United States. However, it is a reality that Ghana is not among the seeded countries.
Ghana, Congo, Mali, Cote D'Ivoire, Guinea and Algeria.
The seeded countries are Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco and Cameroon who are in Pot one.
The FIFA World Cup was released last week. The Black Stars moved three places up to 49th on World Rankings and placed 5th on the continent.
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon made the list of seeded teams by virtue of being defending champions.
The AFCON will be contested by 24 teams. The tournament which will be hosted by Egypt is scheduled for July 21 to July 19.
Africa Cup of Nations draw pots:
Pot 1: Egypt, Cameroon, Senegal, Tunisia, Nigeria and Morocco.
Pot 2: DR Congo, Ghana, Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Algeria
Pot 3: South Africa, Uganda, Benin, Mauritania, Madagascar and Kenya
Pot 4: Zimbabwe, Namibia, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Tanzania and Burundi
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