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The Black Meteors of Ghana will take on the host country of the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco later tonight in their second Group A game.<\/p>\n

Both teams were winners in their opening games of the tournament over the weekend with Morocco coming from behind to beat Guinea with a 2-1 scoreline.<\/p>\n

Ghana, meanwhile, recorded a 3-2 win over Congo. Ibrahim Tanko\u2019s side scored three second-half goals after a goalless opening 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Emmanuel Yeboah scored twice after setting up Ernest Nuamah for the game\u2019s opener as Ghana looked to be making light work of their counterparts.<\/p>\n

However, a loss of concentration in the latter stages of the game saw Ghana concede twice; one from a set piece and the other from a poor defensive play.<\/p>\n

This left Tanko furious and he did not hide it despite his team ending the game with the needed win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am extremely angry with my players. How could we let the match slip away like this?\u201d he quizzed in his post-match presser.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will remind them of the objectives we need to achieve and the importance of our presence here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, tensions do rise in such moments and the gaffer said it was normal to have gone through that as he believes his side will be well ready for the second group game.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think after each game, you come out with your feelings and I told the boys my feelings [after the game against Congo] and everything is good now,\u201d he told the media ahead of Tuesday\u2019s encounter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to prepare for the next game and we have everything on course so we are cool now and ready for the game [against Morocco].\u201d<\/p>\n

Morocco may have won their game also but there were signs of weaknesses in the team and their head coach, Issame Charai, is aware they could get punished if they play against Ghana the same way they did against Guinea.<\/p>\n

He also noted that there is also a \u2018vulnerability\u2019 in Ghana\u2019s game despite being impressive.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe analyzed Ghana\u2019s match against Congo. They possess a formidable offensive threat and display remarkable speed. However, we also identified areas of vulnerability within their team,\u201d Charai said during the presser ahead of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must remain focused, start the game strongly, and bear in mind that we are playing on home soil. Disappointing our nation is not an option,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n

Where will the game be played?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The game will be staged at the\u00a0Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.<\/p>\n

What time will the game kick-off?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The much-anticipated game has been scheduled to kick off at 20:00GMT.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile,\u00a0Gabonese Referee Tanguy Patrice Mebiame has been appointed to officiate the game.<\/p>\n

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