Equatorial Guinea are making just their fourth appearance at the 34th staging of the AFCON, but have made the quarter-finals or better in all three prior. Equatoguinean forward Emilio Nsue scored in each of their November 2023 World Cup qualification games and comes into this tournament with goals in his last three club matches. Egypt vs Mozambique (8pm)The most successful side in the history of the AFCON begin their quest to deliver yet more silverware as seven-time champions Egypt face outsiders Mozambique in Group B action. Ghana vs Cape Verde (11pm)Two years on from the ignominy of a humiliating group stage exit, Ghana step back onto the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stage with a point to prove. The Blue Sharks have acquainted themselves well with the big stage, however, progressing from the group stage on two of their previous three appearances.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2024 14:39 UTC