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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>In the spirited build-up to the impending Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast, Namibia\u2019s senior men\u2019s national team is gearing up for a lead-in into the tournament with a friendly match against Ghana.<\/b><\/p>\n

Set to take place at the renowned Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti, on Monday, 8 January at 20h00, the international friendly holds immense importance for both Ghana and Namibia.<\/p>\n

In Group E of the tournament, Namibia is set to face off against formidable opponents Tunisia, Mali and South Africa.<\/p>\n

Confirming the friendly encounter, the Ghana Football Association said they view this fixture as an invaluable opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and test their mettle ahead of the championship.<\/p>\n

Namibia has been diligently preparing for both the friendly and the Afcon tournament since arriving in Accra, Ghana, on the 28th December 2023 for a training camp.<\/p>\n

As the Brave Warriors brace themselves for the challenging Group E lineup, the friendly against Ghana provides a crucial platform for testing strategies, tactics, and player coordination.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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