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Congo coach fires warning at Ghana

Congo Coach Pierre Lechantre has warned Ghana to expect a tough encounter against his side when they meet in Africa’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying Group E

Either Ghana or Egypt has been highly tipped to qualify for the finals in Russia due to their experiences in the competition.

However, the Frenchman Pierre Lechantre has stated that there are no favourites in the group due to recent development in African football.

Congo coach says they are no favourites in where his side face Ghana, Egypt and Uganda.

"With the four teams being more or less at the same level, anything could happen in our group,” he told FIFA.com in an exclusive interview.

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"I believe that despite a difference of around 30-60 per cent in terms of [individual] ability, as teams they’re all closely matched and we all have a chance of reaching Russia 2018."

He added: “As everyone knows, there are no longer ‘small’ teams in Africa.

"African football has developed a great deal over the past few years. Perhaps Congo and Uganda look the weakest on paper, but Egypt are no longer as strong as they used to be years back, while Ghana are going through a rebuilding process.

"So, it’s my belief that the teams in this group are very closely matched, with each of them having a chance to win the group."

The Red Devils will start the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign on 3rd against Egypt, but their first leg tie against Ghana will be played on 28th August, 2017.

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The country that will top the group will book their ticket to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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