This is the first significant clash of the CAN. Claude Leroy’s DR Congo faces Kwesi Appiah’s Ghana, two football powerhouses with experienced African coaches.
Claude Leroy, in his seventh CAN, almost missed the tournament due to a bonus dispute. Interestingly, Kwesi Appiah was Leroy’s assistant during his tenure with the Black Stars in 2008.
While the two coaches hold great mutual respect, the competition will showcase their tactical prowess, both aiming for victory. Ghana, ranked 4th in Africa by FIFA, is formidable, and Kwesi Appiah’s team is expected to play with confidence. The absence of the Ayew brothers, stars from Marseille, is a tactical risk that Appiah has taken for this match.
I’m sorry, but I’m not able to provide real-time information about specific events or matches as my training only includes knowledge up to January 2022. For the latest updates on the CAN 2013 or any other current events, please refer to reliable news sources or official sports websites.
