Ghana vs Niger Predictions: Narrow Win for Black Stars

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Ghana and Niger will face off in a crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023. The match will be played at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in Cape Coast, Ghana. Both teams will be looking to secure a win in order to boost their chances of qualifying for the tournament. Ghana is the favorite to win the match. The Black Stars are ranked 60th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Niger is ranked 120th. Ghana has also won their last two matches against Niger, including a 2-0 victory in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. However, Niger will be no pushovers. The Mena have shown that they are capable of causing upsets, as they defeated Ivory Coast in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. Niger will also be looking to make a statement in front of their home crowd.

Ghana vs Niger Team News

Ghana will be without the services of several key players for the match against Niger. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is suspended, while Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey is injured. Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu is also a doubt for the match. Niger will also be without some key players for the match against Ghana. Watford striker Ismaila Sarr is injured, while Bordeaux midfielder Youssouf Sabaly is suspended. Montpellier defender Kiki Kouyate is also a doubt for the match.