Ghana wary of Niger's physical threat
- Published: 28 Jan 2013 at 09.44
- Online news: Sports
Ghana believe a physical and defensive Niger will pose their biggest challenge yet when the teams clash in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations Group B tie Monday.
Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng trains in Port Elizabeth on January 25, 2013. "We have watched Niger play DR Congo and Mali. They are a very physical and tactically disciplined team and this match will be more difficult than our first two," he warned.
Second favourites behind Ivory Coast to win the tournament, the Black Stars of Ghana top Group B with four points after an opening-day stumble against the Democratic Republic of Congo when they drew after squandering a two-goal lead.
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