Egypt and Ghana will look to bounce back from disappointing starts to the African Cup of Nations when they meet in a crucial Group B clash.
Egypt, seeking a record-extending eighth AFCON title, salvaged a draw with lowly Mozambique thanks to a Mohamed Salah penalty in their opening match.
Ghana, meanwhile, got off to the worst possible start as Chris Hughton’s side suffered a massive upset by Cape Verde. The Black Stars now have just one win in their last five games and know another defeat tonight will be a hammer blow to their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming match. Get the latest odds and tips here.
When is Egypt vs Ghana?
The match kicks off on Thursday 18th January at 8pm. GMT and will be held at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
How can I track it?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event with coverage from 19:55 GMT.
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Team news
Egypt have no injury concerns after their first game and are expected to field a strong squad as they look to get their first win of the tournament.
Ghana, meanwhile, will be hoping to welcome key player Mohammed Kudus back into the squad. The West Ham man was injured before the tournament and did not feature against Cape Verde.
Predicted lineups
Egyptian XI: El Shenaway? Hany, Abdelmonem, Hegazy, Hamdi; Fathi, Zizo, Elneny; Salah, Mustafa, Trezeguet.
Ghana XI: Ofori? Odoi, Djiku, Salisu, Mensah? Amartey, Baba? Kudus, Konigsforffer, Ayew; Semen.
Chance
Egypt 19/20
Draw 2/1
Ghana 3/1
Prophecy
Egypt have a strong recent record against Ghana and will need to be backed to claim their first win of the tournament against Hughton’s out-of-form Black Stars. Egypt 2-0 Ghana.