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Group F Teams' Arrival ahead of AFCON... SEE Explores


Fri 14 Jun 2019 | 03:57 PM
Mohamed Helba

The whole African continent is waiting on needles and pins for one of the prominent football events that happen once every two years. With only seven days to go before the 2019 AFCON starts. SEE highlights the arrival data of group F national teams.

Ismailia stadium is se1t to host all the matches of group F, which includes Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, and Guinea-Bissau.

The four national teams announced that they will arrive in Cairo next week, then they head to Ismailia governorate, where they begin their mission in the upcoming showpiece tournament.

Holders Cameroon is set to head to Cairo on a private airplane coming from Yaoundé. The Indomitable Lions will land in Cairo international airport on Friday, 21 June, at 15:00 pm CLT.

The five-time title holders managed to claim the last Cup, held in Gabon after they defeated Pharaohs 2-1 in the final leg.

It is worth mentioning that, head coach Clarence Seedorf announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming AFCON on Tuesday.

[caption id="attachment_56703" align="aligncenter" width="800"]Cameroon preparations For AFCON Cameroon preparations For AFCON[/caption]

Cameroon 23-man squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Andre Onana, Fabrice Ondoua, Idriss Carlos Kameni

Defenders: Fai Collins, Michael Ngadeu, Yaya Banana, Jean Armel Kana Biyik, Gaetan Bong, Ambroise Oyongo, Joyskim Dawa

Midfielders: Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa, Pierre Kunde Malong, Georges Constant Mandjeck, Arnaud Djoum, Wilfrid Kaptoum

Forwards: Stéphane Bahoken, Jacques Zoua, Clinton Njie, Christian Bassogog, Eric Maxime Choupo Moting, Joel Tagueu, Karl Toko Ekambi, Olivier Boumal

[caption id="attachment_56704" align="aligncenter" width="836"]Cameroon Final squad Cameroon Final squad[/caption]

While, Ghana national team will land in Cairo on Friday, 21 June, at 15:00 CLT. After their arrival, the Black Stars will head to Ismailia, where they will begin their campaign against Benin on Tuesday, June 25 at 19:00 pm CLT.

The four-time title holders announced their 23-man squad for the upcoming tournament, as they are looking for their fifth trophy.

The Black Stars final squad is as follows:

Ghana Final Squad for 2019 AFCON

Coach: Kwasi Appiah

Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori (Maritzburg United, South Africa, Lawrence Ati- Zigi (Sochaux, Montbeliard, France), and Felix Annan (Asante Kotoko, Ghana)

Defenders:Andy Yiadom (Reading, England), Abdul Baba Rahman (Reims, France), Lumor Agbenyenu (Goztepe A.S, Turkey), Kassim Nuhu, (Hoffenheim, Germany,) John Boye ( Metz France), Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC, USA), Joseph Aidoo (Genk, Belgium), Joseph Attamah (Basaksehir, Turkey)

Midfielders: Mubarak Wakaso (Deportivo Alaves, Spain), Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Kwadwo Asamoah (Internazionale, Italy), Afriyie Acquah (Empoli, Italy), Andre Ayew ( Fenerbache, Turkey), Christian Atsu (Newcastle United, England), Samuel Owusu (Cukaricki, Serbia), Thomas Agyepong (Hibernian, Scotland)

Forwards: Asamoah Gyan (Kayserispor, Turkey), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace, England), Caleb Ekuban (Trabzonspor, Turkey and Kwabena Owusu (Leganes, Spain)

Black Stars Final Squad

Black Stars 23-man final squad 

Benin national team will land in Cairo on Wednesday, 19 June at 17:55 CLT. The Squirrels made two preparatory camps; the first one was in Cotonou city from 27 May to 2 June, while the other is currently held in Morocco from June 3 till 19 June.

It is worth noting that. Head coach Michel Dussuyer announced his 23-man squad for the 2019 AFCON.

Benin 23 -man squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Fabien Farnolle (Yeni Malatyaspor, Turkey), Saturnin Allagbe (Niort, France), Cherif Dine Kakpo (Buffalos)

Defenders: Junior Salomon (Plateau United, Nigeria), Olivier Verdon (Sochaux, France), Khaled Adenon (Amiens, France) Moise Adilehou (Levadiakos, Greece), David Kiki (Red Star, France), Emmanuel Imorou (Caen, France) , Rodrigue Fassinou (ASPAC), Seidou Baraze (Yzeure, France)

Midfielders: Rodrigue Kossi (Club Africain, Tunisia) Jordan Adeoti (Auxerre, France), Mama Seibou (SC Toulon, France), Anaane Tidjani (US Ben Guerdane, Tunisia), Sessi D’Almeida (Yeovil Town, England), Stephane Sessegnon (Genclerbiligi, Turkey)

Forwards: Mickael Pote (Adana Demirspor, Turkey), Steve Mounie (Huddersfield, England), Desire Segbe Azankpo (Senica, Slovakia), Jodel Dossou (Vaduz, Lichtenstein), Cèbio Soukou (Hansa Rostock, Germany), David Djigla (Niort, La France) Standby players: Abiola Katchon (Sun FC), Chasa-Deen Chaona (Al-Nejmeh, Lebanon), Cédric Hountondji (Levski Sofia, Bulgaria), Jean-Marie Guera (Enymba, Nigeria), Jacques Bessan (MO Bejaia, Algeria), Yannick Aguémon (OH Louvain, Belgium), Marcellin Koupko (CS Hammam-Lif, Tunisia)

[caption id="attachment_55157" align="alignnone" width="1067"]Benin National Team Benin National Team[/caption]

Whereas Guinea-Bissau will arrive in Cairo on Tuesday, June 18 at 17:55 pm CLT, then they will head to Ismailia where they will begin their adventure against on Tuesday, 25 June at 19:00 pm CLT.

[caption id="attachment_56705" align="aligncenter" width="973"]Guinea-Bissau national team Guinea-Bissau National Team[/caption]