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مواجهة ساخنة بين كوت ديفوار وغانا في كأس إفريقيا

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'Muntari Absence Hurts Ghana'




Cote d'Ivoire midfielder Yaya Toure has admitted he and his teammates are relieved that they will not be facing Sulley Muntari in Friday's Group B encounter with Ghana in Cabinda.
The Inter Milan midfielder was not selected by Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac for disciplinary reasons, and Toure says that has been a big boost to his side's chances.
"I'm very disappointed about this situation about Muntari that he will not play, but it's good for us – it's good for Ivory Coast because Muntari is a good player and very important player for Ghana," Toure says.
"I think playing against Ghana, I want to win this game because it's very important for Ivory Coast to win this game."
The Elephants were surprisingly held to a goalless draw in their opening Group B encounter with Burkina Faso on Monday, with the side looking a shadow of their usual selves.
With Togo having withdrawn from the competition, the pool now only has three teams, which means defeat for the Ivorians against Ghana would leave Burkina Faso needing just a draw to book their place in the quarterfinals along with the Black Stars.
A heavy defeat for Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso would simply need to avoid losing by as much in their final game.

Ghana Sweat On Injuries





Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has admitted that their clash with Ivory Coast on Friday will be tough in absence of midfielder Anthony Annan.
Michael Essien is unlikely to be handed a starting place in the squad which has further decimated the injury-ravaged Black Stars.
Didier Drogba's Ivory Coast, who were surprisingly held to a goalless draw by group minnows Burkina Faso in their Group D opening game on Monday, must win the match to secure a place in the next round of the competition.
Rennes forward Asamoah says they clash with the Elephants in Cabinda on Friday will be uncompromising.
"We knew it though and we're ready. Before, our strength was in midfield, now we're going to have to see."
Four-time Africa Cup of Nations winners' Ghana have had to contend with a string of injuries to key players with central defenders John Pantsil and John Mensah and midfielders Stephen Appiah and Laryea Kingston all ruled out.
This is Ghana's first run out in Angola after their first match was abandoned following Togo's exit from the competition in the wake of last Friday's deadly gun attack on the team bus by separitist rebels in this troubled northern province.

Rajevac Targets Title

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac


January 15, 2010
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has stated his objective of winning the African Cup of Nations despite the tough challenge from the Ivory Coast.
If the Black Stars are to topple pre-tournament favourites on Friday they will probably have to do so without key midfielder Michael Essien.
Essien’s fitness for the game is not certain after recovering from hamstring problem he arrived in camp just two days before the clash.
Another pivotal member of the World Cup qualifiers' squad, Rosenborg midfielder Anthony Annan, is definitely unavailable having picked up a left knee injury.
"We want to win this competition but this first game is going to be interesting pitting our very young team against one of the best and most experienced sides in Africa," Rajevac said. "Annan won't be ready for Friday and Essien only joined us on Wednesday morning. We shall see."
Ghana's first scheduled game was cancelled in the wake of the attacks on the Togo team.
Ghana, along with Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, will only play two games in the group stage.

Ghana Unsure Over Essien




January 15, 2010
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is unsure whether to use influential midfielder Michael Essien in Friday's crucial African Cup of Nations clash with Ivory Coast.
Essien joined his team-mates in camp on Wednesday morning two days before the Black Stars game with the Elephants.
The Chelsea midfielder has returned to fitness after suffering a hamstring injury but the Serbian is unsure of his match fitness.
"For now his chances of playing Friday's game is 50-50, he might start the game, or come in the second half or might not play at all," Rajevac said.
Essien's arrival means he will be available to feature for the Black Stars in Friday's game against Ivory Coast in Group B.
Ghana's first scheduled game was cancelled in the wake of the attacks on the Togo team.
Ghana, along with Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, will only play two games in the group stage.