Security beefed up at Black Stars hotel | 3NEWS.COM

The in Abidjan has heightened security measures following a confrontation between a fan and coach after Ghana's underwhelming performance against on Sunday evening. 

The were defeated 2-1 in their opening match and face an early elimination from the 2023 Africa Cup of in Ivory Coast.

Despite the Ghana Association's efforts to downplay the incident, the team's hotel, the Pullman Abidjan, has taken serious measures to prevent any future occurrences.

The hotel is a nine-minute drive from the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, where the team will return on Thursday to try and revitalise their with a victory over .

Under pressure to deliver, coach Hughton will have to make a difficult decision regarding the inclusion of attacking midfielder in the starting lineup.

Kudus, who missed the team's opening game due to a hamstring injury, has rejoined the squad for training.

According to Ghana FA spokesperson Asante Twum, Kudus participated in full team training on Monday and is being assessed by the medical team.

With Kudus back in the fold, the team's chances of success against Egypt have improved.

Asante Twum explained that Kudus typically splits his training sessions, joining the physios for personal training outside of the group during the first 15-20 minutes.

The medical team is still assessing him, but Twum expressed confidence that Kudus will be ready for the match by Wednesday or Thursday.

Coach Hughton must weigh the benefits of including Kudus in the starting lineup against the risk of aggravating his injury.

With a must-win situation against Egypt, Hughton needs to put forth his strongest team.

Still, he must also ensure that Kudus is fully recovered to avoid jeopardizing his and the team's prospects.

It's a delicate balance that requires careful consideration.

By Enoch Fiifi Forson | Abidjan, Ivory Coast