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Ghana paired with Egypt in Africa Under-23 Championship

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The National Under-23 team, the Black Meteors have been paired in group A of the 2019 Under-23 Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Championship.

The championship which would serve as the qualifiers for the 2020 Olympic Games would see Ghana in Group A with host nation Egypt, Cameroon and Mali.

The championship which would commence on November 8, would also have Nigeria, Zambia, Cote D Ivoire and South Africa in Group B.

The pairings were revealed at a draw held by CAF in Egypt on Wednesday, October 2.

Ghana would open her campaign with a game against Cameroon, whilst Egypt takes on Mali.

The two finalists and the third-place team would book tickets to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

GNA