Ghana coach Ibrahim Tanko is counting on a favour from hosts Egypt to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations following a disappointing loss on Monday.
Twice in the lead, the Black Meteors failed to hold on as a relentless Egyptian side twice fought back to snatch a 3-2 triumph in a matchday two clash at Cairo International Stadium.
The result leaves Ghana third on the table ahead of their last group fixture against Mali on Thursday, five and three points behind the hosts and Cameroon, respectively.