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AFCON U-23: Habib Mohammed anticipate 'tough' game against Egypt

Habib Mohammed is expecting a ‘tough game’ when Ghana face Egypt in the U-23 African Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

Habib Mohammed

The Black Meteors' defender snatched a late equaliser as Ghana secured a 1-1 draw with Cameroon in their opening game at Cairo's International Stadium on Friday night.

Egypt, however, kicked off their U23 African Nations Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Mali earlier in the day.

Speaking ahead of the tie, Habib says he is anticipating a ‘tough’ encounter against the host nation on Tuesday.

"We are going to face a tough opponent in our next game, but with hard work and determination, it's 100 percent possible we can beat them," Habib told ClubconsultAfrica.org. 

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"They are the host so we expect the fans to rally behind them. But that do not scare us. We are ready to make Ghana proud."

Habib's equaliser against Cameroon - three minutes from time- was from close range after a deflected long ball found him. 

"It was a tough game but we managed and fought hard for a point. I believe the results is not bad as well," Habib added.

"I am going to work even harder than ever for the next game and correct any mistake I made for us to deliver."

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