AFCON 2015 Qualifiers – Ghana Faces Guinea in Casablanca Showdown
After Togo’s 1-0 win over Uganda to open Group E on Matchday 3 of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, all eyes turned to Casablanca, where Guinea hosted Ghana at the Mohamed V Stadium.
The stakes were high:
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Ghana entered the match with 4 points.
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Guinea followed closely with 3 points.
A victory for either side would be a major step toward qualification.
🔥 Starting Lineups
🇬🇭 Ghana (Interim Coach: Maxwell Konadu)
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Goalkeeper: Stephen Adams
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Defenders: Harrison Afful, Jonathan Mensah, Mohammed Awal, Baba Rahman
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Midfielders: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Kwadwo Asamoah, Christian Atsu
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Forwards: André Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Asamoah Gyan (Captain)
🇬🇳 Guinea
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Goalkeeper: Naby Yattara
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Defenders: Issiaga Sylla, Florentin Pogba, Fodé Camara, Abdoul Razzagui Cissé
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Midfielders: Ibrahima Conté, Naby Keita, Fodé Fofana, Ibrahima Traoré
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Forwards: Seydouba Soumah, Idrissa Sylla
With Gyan leading Ghana’s front line supported by the Ayew brothers, and Guinea featuring creative talents like Naby Keita and Ibrahima Traoré, this clash promised high intensity and crucial implications for Group E’s standings.