The final matches in Pool B between Ghana and Niger, followed by Mali and DR Congo, promise suspense, as no team is currently eliminated, and all scenarios are possible.
Niger, currently last in the group with one point, will face the group leader, Ghana, in a crucial match. Gernot Rohr, the coach of Niger, will rely on key players such as goalkeeper Kassaly Daouda and forward Moussa Maazou. Daouda, elected the man of the match in the previous game, will be crucial in keeping Niger’s hopes alive for qualification. Moussa Maazou, an experienced player with a track record in various European leagues, adds strength to the team.
On the other side, Ghana will be without Wakaso Abdul, who is suspended due to receiving two yellow cards. Coach James Kwessi Appiah must count on players like Emmanuel Badu, who has already distinguished himself in the competition. Badu’s skillful left foot is expected to play a significant role in Ghana’s strategy.
While the pressure may be less on Niger, who have already achieved a positive result with a drawn point in the competition, Ghana is expected to uphold its status as the favorite. Coach Appiah may also look to players like Kwado Asamoah, a rising star from Juventus, to contribute to the team’s success.
The matches in Pool B are poised to be intense, and the outcomes will determine which teams advance to the quarter-finals in the African Cup of Nations 2013.
