A win against Mozambique is not negotiable – Kudus

The Black Stars need to defeat Mozambique in order to move on to the next phase of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition, according to Mohammed Kudus.

Ghana’s campaign got off to a disappointing start as they looked to win their fifth continental championship. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Egypt after an unexpected 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their opening match.

As their last Group B game against Mozambique approaches, Kudus emphasized how important a victory is to guaranteeing a spot in the tournament’s next round.

Kudus highlighted the team’s tenacity and energy in his reflections on the previous game against the North African team, but he also stated that they must improve in the next game in order to earn the crucial three points.

“It is very possible until we finish the last game in the group; it’s the same focus. You could see the fighting spirit and the energy from the guys today,” the West Ham United attacker said.

“We have to do more than that in the last game because we have to get the three points at all costs, and we will see what happens after,” he added.

The pivotal match is scheduled to begin at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Monday, January 22, at 20:00 GMT.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Chris Hughton highlighted the significance of the game against Mozambique in their quest to qualify and stated the players would have to put in a top performance to win the match.

“We are aware of the magnitude of this game, and we know that this is a game we have to win. Our preparations have been the same as our two games and we are prepared for a very tough match. We have to make sure we put in a level of performance that will allow us to win the game.

“There are no easy games at this AFCON, and we are coming up against a Mozambique side who also needs a win, so we have to be physically and mentally prepared for the match,” he stated.

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com