One of Africa's biggest sides has confirmed it will be using South Africa to prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
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The continent's best 24 nations are set to congregate in west Africa from 13 January 2024, in what will be the 34th iteration of the AFCON and seemingly the most open yet as many teams will be looking to add to their respective African titles, while others will be looking to become champions for the first time.
One of those who will be looking to add to their illustrious history as far as the showpiece is concerned are four-time champions Ghana.
It will have been 42 years since the Black Stars' last AFCON triumph when the tournament takes place in the Ivory Coast, but in an effort to end the trophy drought, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has decided to take their preparations for the competition to South Africa.
In an official statement, the GFA said: "The Black Stars will assemble in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, December 31, 2023 to begin preparations for next month's TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote D'Ivoire 2023.
"The team will spend approximately 10 days in South Africa in readiness for Africa's flagship competition slated for Cote D'Ivoire from Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, February 11, 2024.
"Ghana will play one friendly match against Botswana in Johannesburg on Monday, January 8, 2024 before flying to Abidjan two days later for the tournament.
"The Technical team wishes to announce that the training sessions are not open to the public/media.
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"The Black Stars are paired in Group B alongside giants Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique. Ghana will open her campaign against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14. The team will face record holders Egypt on Thursday, January 18, before playing Mozambique in the final Group B game on Monday, January 22, 2024."
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