AFCON 2013: Ghana drawn in Group B

The Black Stars of Ghana have been drawn in Group B for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Mali,Niger and DR Congo.

Tournament host South Africa are in Group A with Cape Verde, Morocco and Angola.

Meanwhile, fellow top seeds and pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast head Group D, which also contains Togo, Algeria and Tunisia.

Defending champions Zambia, are in Group C, arguably the easiest of the draw, which will see Chipolopolo square off against minnows Burkina Faso and Ethiopia, although the group also contains big hitters Nigeria.

2013 Africa Cup of Nations Groups:
Group A: South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Angola
Group B: Ghana, Niger, DR Congo, Mali
Group C: Zambia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria
Group D: Ivory Coast, Togo, Algeria, Tunisia

Story by Ghana/ Tony Bebli/ Joy Sports