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Analysis
In the previous round of fixtures, Niger gave Congo much space but both teams were too wasteful and unlucky at times so the match ended goalless. It could be a mistake for the Menas to approach Ghana with a positive style.
The Black Stars boosted their confidence thanks to a 1-0 win over Mali in their second game. The absence of penalty goal scorer Wakaso, through injury, may not harm Ghana much as captain Asamoah Gyan will be looking to steal the spotlight at last.
A point would suffice the Ghanaians but Niger are after an upset as the destiny of all four teams in Group B is yet to be revealed. Which of these two teams – Niger and Ghana – will go on to face Group A winners South Africa or runners-up Cape Verde in the quarter-finals of the 2013 AFCON?
Niger’s most recent match stats (0-0 draw against Congo DR)
Ball possession: 54 per cent; Corners: 5; Shots on target: 1; Shots wide: 12; Fouls: 24; Offsides: 1
Ghana’s most recent match stats (1-0 win against Mali)
Ball possession: 46 per cent; Corners: 4; Shots on target: 4; Shots wide: 7; Fouls: 22; Offsides: 5
Niger vs Ghana – Match officials
Referee: Badara Diatta (Senegal)
Assistants: Djibril Camara (Senegal); Arsenio Marengula (Mozambique)
Fourth official: Rajindraparsad Seechurn (Mauritius)
Group B as of January 27, 2013
| AFRICA CUP: GROUP B 2014 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Ghana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | |
Mali | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 3 |
| 3 |  |
Congo DR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 2 |
| 4 | Niger | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | |
Prediction
Niger 1-3 Ghana
