Rui Vitoria, Head Coach of Egypt, has delivered a strong warning to the Black Stars as they prepare to face Ghana in the second group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday, January 18 at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

Following a narrow escape against Mozambique, where Egypt managed to secure a late draw with a penalty converted by Mohamed Salah, Vitoria acknowledged the challenges posed by their opponents. He emphasized the need to address tactical issues and tighten defensive gaps, especially considering Ghana’s experienced team.

Vitoria commented on Mozambique’s solid performance, stating, “Mozambique has a solid team, I said it before meeting them and that’s what happened today. They gave us a lot of tactical problems with this low pack. This team has excellent elements in midfield. They found gaps in us and they took advantage of it.”

Looking ahead to the clash with Ghana, Vitoria stressed the importance of concentration and minimizing mistakes against a formidable opponent. He highlighted that against a team like Ghana, any lapse in concentration could prove costly.

Addressing defensive errors, Vitoria expressed the urgency to rectify them promptly, recognizing that such mistakes could be severely punished, especially when facing strong teams like Ghana.