Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – In a thrilling Group C encounter of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Ghana and Egypt played out a 2-2 draw at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Mohammed Kudus starred for Ghana with a brace, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Ghana took the lead through West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudu, who capitalized on Abdul Salis Samed’s assist with a long-range effort. Egypt responded with Omar Marmoush equalizing in the 69th minute after capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Inaki Williams and beating goalkeeper Richard Ofori.
Kudus restored Ghana’s lead just two minutes later, curling a shot from the edge of the penalty box into the far post, aided by a deflection that left goalkeeper Mohammed El Shenawy with no chance. However, Egypt showed resilience, with Trezeguet Mostafa Mohammed securing an equalizer in the 73rd minute to level the score at 2-2.
The draw leaves Ghana with just one point from two games, setting up a crucial final group match against Mozambique on January 22. For Egypt, the comeback demonstrated their tenacity and ability to respond under pressure.
The match showcased both teams’ attacking flair and resilience, making it a memorable clash in the Africa Cup of Nations. As the group stage continues, both Ghana and Egypt will look to build on this performance in their quest for advancement in the tournament.
