The second batch of the Black Stars squad left Ghana on Sunday for the team’s base in Abu Dhabi as they begin the final phase of preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament  which will be held in Egypt from June 21-July 19.

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A contingent led by the Spokesperson of the NC, Dan Kweku Yeboah  included  the general captain, Asamoah Gyan, some players and members of the Technical team are expected to  arrive in Abu Dhabi latest today.

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The team will be in UAE for three weeks before departing to Egypt for the tournament.

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The senior national team will play two friendly matches in Dubai between June 10-15 with South Africa as one of Ghana’s opponents in the Pre-tournament friendly matches.

Team Ghana is expected to arrive in Egypt for the tournament on June 20, five days before their opening Group F match against the Squirrels of Benin at the Ismailia Stadium.

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The Black Stars will play reigning African Champions Cameroon in their second  group match in Ismailia before they face Guinea Bissau in the final group match at the Suez Stadium.

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Ghana is poised to end its 37 year African trophy drought and win its 5th continental title at this year’s edition of the competition.

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Source: Starr Sports