Egypt/Ghana: Black Meteors Arrive in Egypt

The Black Meteors have landed in Cairo where they will continue preparations for the 2023 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations which to be staged in Morocco from June 24-July 7.

The national U-23 team began preparations for the tournament at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram weeks ago and will use the pre-tournament tour to firm up preparations for the tournament.

The team left Accra in two batches and arrived in Cairo on Monday evening. The team's base is however in the city of Alexandria where they will hold intensive training sessions ahead of the tournament.

According to an FA statement, the trio of Ernest Nuamah, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ransford Yeboah Koniigsdoffer who are currently with the Black Stars for the AFCON qualifier against Madagascar, will join the Meteors camp after their game on June 18.

Coach Ibrahim Tanko's side will play African U-23 champions, Egypt, in a friendly match on June 15 and engage in another test game before emplaning to Morocco.

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