AFCON 2015: Friendly Matches Heat Up Preparations
As the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations draws near, participating teams are stepping up their preparations with a string of friendly matches scheduled for Wednesday. These matches are part of the final warm-ups before the tournament kicks off on January 17 in Equatorial Guinea.
🔥 Friendly Match Highlights
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Cameroon vs DR Congo – 2:30 p.m. in Yaoundé
Both teams are based in Cameroon’s capital for their training camps and know each other well after facing off in the qualifiers (Cameroon won 2-0 in Kinshasa, drew 0-0 at home). Volker Finke has already selected his starting eleven for this crucial preparation test. -
Ghana vs Olhanense (Portuguese first division club)
The Black Stars, currently based in Seville, Spain, have chosen to face club sides rather than national teams in their preparation. This match in Portugal is part of Avram Grant’s strategy to test combinations quietly. -
Equatorial Guinea vs Cape Verde
Hosts Equatorial Guinea, under a new coach, are looking for their first win after two losses in previous friendlies. Their third match is against a tough Cape Verde side also finalizing preparations.
With less than two weeks to go, these friendlies offer valuable insight into the form and tactics of the continent’s top contenders as they fine-tune their squads for the prestigious continental showdown.
