Mozambique vs Ghana prediction 22.01.2024

• Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
• Date: 22nd January 2024
• Time: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara (Abidjan)

We are now entering the final round of the group stage in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Things are unfolding unexpectedly in Group B. Cape Verde leads the group with six points from two games and will retain its top position irrespective of the outcome of the final match. Egypt is next with two points, followed by Ghana and Mozambique, both with one point each.

Following their heartbreaking 2:1 defeat by Cape Verde in the first round of the tournament, Ghana improved their performance in the second match but still failed to secure a win, drawing 2:2 with Egypt. Despite leading twice in the game, critical errors by the Black Stars team robbed them of victory. Osman Bukari, in particular, committed a disastrous error just one minute after coming onto the field, thwarting his team’s chance of clinching the much-needed win.

Conversely, Mozambique displayed starkly contrasting performances in their first two matches. In their game against the favored Egypt, the Mozambican team showcased a determined spirit, demonstrating clear objectives and executing their coach’s tactical strategies with finesse. However, in their second match against Cape Verde, they fell short in all areas, culminating in a severe 3:0 defeat. While they may not be renowned for their strength, they pose a challenge to any team that underestimates them.

Mozambique vs Ghana pick: GHANA TO WIN

Ghana has a history of being a four-time African champion, though the last victory was over 40 years ago. Subsequently, they suffered losses in three finals and achieved third place in the 2008 tournament hosted in their home country. Their performance in the last tournament ended at the group stage, and a repeat of this outcome would be a significant disappointment. It’s evident that the current team lacks the quality of previous generations, but there are signs that some players could attain global recognition in the future. The standout player is West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who is having a strong season and has already demonstrated his potential for a stellar career during this tournament. His two goals against Egypt were crucial, and he will need to maintain this high level of performance against Mozambique to help his national team advance to the knock-out stage.

Ghana is the favored team in this match, but they need to prove their worth on the field. While Mozambique could theoretically be a tough adversary for them, we trust that Ghana’s talent and quality will ultimately prevail leading them to a routine win. A victory for Ghana highly likely.