Ghana's Black Galaxies Arrive in Egypt Ahead of CHAN Tournament

• The Black Galaxies of Ghana have touched down in Egypt for camping
• The home-based Ghana team are in Cairo for preparations ahead of the CHAN tournament
• Algeria will host the 2022 CHAN tournament next month

The home-based national team of Ghana, the Black Galaxies have arrived in Egypt for pre-camping ahead of the 2022 CHAN tournament in Algeria.

The team made up of 25 players will step up preparations in Cairo, where the Black Galaxies will engage in a series of friendlies.

Coach Annor Walker, who is determined to make a mark at the African Nations Champions started camping the player at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence three weeks ago.

The Black Galaxies played Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak in a friendly, which they won by 2-1 in Pampram.

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In photos shared on social media, the players and technical team were spotted at the Cairo International Airport as they arrive for the second phase of their preparations.

The 2008 and 2014 finalist have been drawn in Group C alongside holders Morocco, Madagascar and Sudan.

The tournament will start on January 13, 2023 with Ghana playing Madagascar in their opening match on January 15.

Ghana beat Nigeria to qualify for CHAN

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Black Galaxies of Ghana have secured qualification for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held in Algeria next year.

Having won the first leg 2-0 in Kumasi, Ghana headed for the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, knowing that a draw will do.

However, the Super Eagles B put up a hard-fighting performance with goals from Zulkifilu Mohammed in the 76th minute and Chijioke Akuneto in the 94th minute sending the game into a penalty shootout where Ghana edged Nigeria 5-4.

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Ghana take first leg advantage

Second half goals from Daniel Afriyie-Barnieh and Suraj Seidu ensured the Black Galaxies travel to Nigeria with an advantage from the first leg of their CHAN qualifier.

Afriyie-Barnieh converted from the spot after Ghana were awarded a penalty in the second half.

And with five minutes remaining, Hearts of Oak forward Seidu Suraj doubled the lead after connecting to a David Abagna cross.