Two matches will be on the cards today as the Africa Cup of Nations enter match day five in Ismailia, Egypt.
Defending champions Cameroon will kick-start their title defense against Guinea Bissau in the first match of the day at Ismailia Stadium starting 8.00pm Kenyan time.
The second match will see five-time champions Ghana take on Benin at 11.pm at the same venue.
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Cameroon will be without their AFCON 2017 hero Vincent Aboubakar who did not make the cut and Joel Tagueu who was diagnosed with a heart defect on Monday.
The Indomitable Lions under the tutelage of former AC Millan midfielder Clarence Seedorf will have to put aside their in-house problems and deliver for their fans. The team had refused to travel to Egypt over bonuses raw till they struck a deal with the sports ministry.
Ghana’s will be hoping to begin their quest to end a 39-year-wait for the AFCON glory begins with a win against Benin.
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The Black Stars’ was equally in turmoil over captaincy with Asamoah Gyan retiring in a huff after learning that he would not be wearing the armband and than Andrew Ayew would be given the honors. It took a presidential request for him to return to the team and after being named General captain.
Today’s Fixtures
Cameroon vs Guinea Bissau – 8.00pm
Ghana vs Benin – 11.00pm
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