The Atlas Lions and the Black Stars will be playing each other in Group C of the Afcon today Ghana will be opening their campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) when they face fellow heavyweights Morocco on Monday at Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde.
Just like the Black Stars, the Atlas Lions will be aiming at starting the competition on a positive note to stand a chance of making it to the knockout phase.
Morocco vs Ghana Latest Odds
The North Africans have not lost any of their last five matches, in all competitions’ in regulation time, winning four and drawing one. They have been tipped to win the game at (2.35) with BlackBet.
Their opponents from West Africa have had mixed results in their last five matches in all competitions as well. They have won three, lost one and drawn one, and are priced to win on Monday at (3.40).
The probability of the spoils being shared are tipped at (3.05).
Morocco vs Ghana Team News
The Atlas Lions have the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Romain Saiss, Munir EL Haddadi and Youssef En-Nesyri in their team.
The technical bench opted to hand Barcelona youngster Abdessamad Ezzalzouli his debut Afcon call-up, but Chelsea man Hakim Ziyech misses out alongside the injured Noussair Mazraoui.
The Black Stars have in their ranks the Premier League trio of Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew and Daniel Amartey. Maxwell Abbey Quaye and David Abagna who enjoyed a good domestic campaign last season have also been considered.
Morocco vs Ghana Match Preview
This is Morocco’s 18th participation in the Afcon tournament – their only title dates back to 1976 and the only time they’ve reached the final since then was in 2004, losing 2-1 against hosts Tunisia. 2004 was also the last time they made it past the quarter-finals.
The Atlas Lions conceded only one goal in six games during qualifying for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the lowest tally of the 24 teams at this year’s tournament.
This is Ghana’s 23rd appearance in the Afcon, the most after Egypt (25) and Ivory Coast (24). They won the tournament in four of their first seven appearances (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982) but have won none of their subsequent 15.
Ghana’s match against Morocco will be their 100th in the competition. The Black Stars join Egypt as the only teams to reach that landmark.
Morocco vs Ghana Tips and Predictions
The two nations have met three times previously at the Africa Cup of Nations, all in the group phase – their head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with one win each and one draw. Meanwhile, these three games have only produced three goals in total.
Pundits can take an offer of under 2.5 goals at (1.46).
Over 2.5 goals at (1.46).