The Pharaohs of Egypt have began preparations only moments after drawing Ghana in the final phase of the qualifiers for a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Robert Bradley, who took charge of the Egypt national team in 2011, told GNA Sports after the draw in Lexor, Egypt on Monday that �after knowing our opponents (Ghana), we have started preparations.
�Ghana is a strong team and we have to prepare very well for them. They (Ghana) have a very good record in the qualifiers and are one of the favourites.
�My team has been playing well so far and we have to make sure our team is strong, fit and focused for the game.�
Ghana host the first leg at the weekend of October 11-15 before visiting the North Africans on the weekend of November 15-19 for the second leg.
Bradley is hoping his side could lock down Egyptian capital, Cairo as venue for the return duel.
�Our main concern is to play in Cairo. We hope that will be resolved soon. We will love to play in Cairo and that is our dream.�
The winner over the two-leg becomes one of Africa�s five representatives at the quadrennial event.
The last time both teams met in a competitive match was at the finals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola where Ghana were 0-1 losers.
Bradley was in charge of the United States of America (USA) that lost 1-2 in extra time to Ghana at knock out stage of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa where the Black Stars exited at the quarter finals.
The Black Stars are hoping for a third successive appearance at the mundial following previous attendance in Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010.
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