Bernie Wilson
Updated on: October 7, 2024 1:01 pm GMT
The match between Ghana and Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier was a tightly contested affair. Despite Ghana’s early dominance in possession and attempts to generate scoring opportunities through long shots and intelligent play, they struggled to find the back of the net and were caught offside on multiple occasions.
As the game progressed, both teams were unable to create clear-cut chances. However, Angola managed to capitalize on a defensive mistake from Ghana in the dying moments of the game. In the 93rd minute, Angola substitute Felicio Milson pounced on a failed clearance by Ghana defender Abdul Mumin and scored, securing a 1-0 victory for Angola. This late goal marked a sweet revenge for Angola, as they were previously defeated by Ghana in a similar fashion during the last qualifiers.
Fans at the Baba Yara Sport Stadium left disappointed as this marked Ghana’s first loss at home in over 23 years, with the defeat placing them at the bottom of Group F after the first round of matches. Angola celebrated their well-deserved three points, having performed well despite facing significant pressure throughout the match.
Both teams were ready for the match, feeling confident from their recent games. Angola had just won big against Namibia, scoring 5-0 in the Cosafa Cup final. Meanwhile, Ghana had a nail-biting win over the Central African Republic, finishing 4-3. This qualifier was a great example of how exciting and fierce African football can be. Now, Angola wanted to keep their winning streak going as they looked ahead to the next matches.
