Ghana’s Black Stars face an anxious two-day wait after drawing with Mozambique 2-2 in Group B match at CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament held in Cote d’Ivoire. Ghana are still winless this tournament having suffered defeat at Cape Verde and then drawing with Egypt during group stage play; now their fate hangs in balance as they look forward to reaching knockout stage among top four third-ranked teams.
Ghana’s Quest for Glory
Ghana had high hopes of winning its first continental title since 1982 but was disappointed that none could be secured during the group stage of this tournament.
Jordan Ayew of Ghana Stuns on Match Day
In Monday’s match between Ghana and Morocco, Jordan Ayew stood out as an outstanding performer by scoring two key goals – both from penalty kicks. Ayew first capitalized early in the fifteenth minute using one penalty kick before increasing Ghana’s advantage by successfully landing another penalty kick later that held until 90th minute playoff time.
Heartbreak in Extra Time
However, Mozambique made their comeback during extra time as Geny Catamo scored from a penalty kick in 90’+1 minute to narrow Ghana’s gap and Reinildo Mandava equalizing goal at 90+4 minute broke Ghana hopes of moving onto round 2. Also Read: Omar Berrada Manchester United’s new CEO
Road Ahead
With their draw against Egypt on Monday night, Cape Verde finished Group B’s group stage atop of its standings with seven points while Egypt secured their passage into the knockout round – leaving Ghana waiting in suspense as to their fate in competition.
Ghana’s journey at AFCON 2023 has been nothing short of turbulent, full of moments both triumphant and heartrending. Fans remain on pins and needles hoping for any turn in events that might help the Black Stars revive their hopes for continental glory.
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