Ghana faced a heartbreaking setback in their quest for advancement in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, squandering a 2-0 lead until additional time in a Monday match against Mozambique.
The Black Stars, under the guidance of head coach Chris Hughton, made a pivotal lineup change, bringing in Joseph Paintsil instead of Iñaki Williams.
Early on, Ghana's incursion saw Mozambique's goalkeeper, Ivane Oficial Urrubal, making a remarkable save to deny Antoine Semenyo's effort.
The breakthrough for the Black Stars came in the 15th minute when Jordan Ayew converted a penalty kick earned by Paintsil.
Despite Mozambique's attempts for a response in the second half, Ghana's goalkeeper, Richard Ofori, showcased his skills with a crucial save against Bruno Alberto Langa.
The Black Stars extended their lead in the 70th minute, with Jordan Ayew successfully converting another penalty.
Mozambique managed to pull one back in the 90th minute, as Geny Catamo scored from the spot after a handball by Ghana's captain, Andre Ayew.
In a stunning turn of events during stoppage time, Mozambique's Reinildo Mandava headed home a corner-kick by Shaquille Momad Nangy, securing a dramatic draw.
This unexpected outcome denied Ghana a spot in the last sixteen, leaving fans and pundits alike reflecting on the missed opportunity and the twists of football fate.
Source: Ghanasoccernet.com
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@Kennedy. Idiotic comment. What did Stephen Appiah win for Ghana for you to claim he revived the Black Stars? Abedi at least was a member of the victorious team of 1982 at least. Did your Stephen Appiah win even a wooden spoon for the Boack Stars? Unnecessary hatred and envy will kill folks like you.
Dede is not a curse but a disgrace to himself and his family. whatever is done in the dark shall surely come to light. Who is at the GFA that is always fueling for Dede? Now he and his brother should leave black stars for us to start a new one. the father did the same and it took God's intervention via Stephen Appiah to revive Black Star.
Dede Ayew is a curse on black stars. Until he quits the black stars they have no chance. It seems like Dede setting a record of the highest number of appearances was more important to himself and the coach. How else do you bring Dede in over Nuamah. Dede must quit or forced to do so.
GFA boss and all his executives should resign.
With about 70 percent of the Black Stars AFCON budget ending in the pockets of okraku and randy abbey and okraku imposing his choice of players on the coach, what results do you expect?
But did you have any hope in the Black Stars? You were dreaming like Mahama! You need honeymoon!