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Ekong Weighs In On Ghana, Ivory Coast Clash As AFCON Qualifiers Heat Up
Ghana and Ivory Coast have been paired in a challenging qualifying group for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, prompting Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong to anticipate an intense clash.
Ghana have been paired with Ivory Coast in a potentially tricky qualifying group for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, and Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is excited to see how his team fares against their West African rivals. The group stage will be crucial for both teams as they vie for a spot at the continental tournament. Ekong believes that Ghana has what it takes to succeed in the group, citing his team's strong squad depth and tactical flexibility.
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