Ghana’s hopes in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) were dashed in a stunning turn of events, as the Black Stars faced a humiliating draw against Mozambique, sealing their exit from the tournament.
Despite a commanding 2-0 lead till the dying moments, a late surge from the Mambas saw two injury-time goals, leaving the Black Stars and their fans in disbelief.
The match began with the Black Stars showcasing impressive skill, securing a 15th-minute penalty expertly converted by Jordan Ayew to take an early lead. The first half witnessed Ghana pushing for additional goals, looking to solidify their advantage.
In the 70th minute, another penalty awarded to Ghana seemed to put the Black Stars in a commanding position for qualification. However, Mozambique mounted a fierce comeback, earning a penalty in the 90th minute that Geny Catamo converted.
Despite the late setback, the Black Stars held onto control of the qualification scenario.
Yet, in a heartbreaking turn of events, Mozambique breached Ghana’s defense in the 94th minute, with Reinildo Mandava scoring a late equalizer that shattered hopes of progression.
The draw marked a pivotal moment in a match that had initially seemed firmly in Ghana’s grasp, leaving players and fans alike in deep disappointment.
The post-match atmosphere reflected the frustration of Ghanaians, who had rallied behind their team with high expectations.
In the other Group B game, the Pharaohs of Egypt secured a late equalizer in the 90th minute, resulting in a 2-2 scoreline after trailing for most of the match.
This places Egypt in second position with 3 points, trailing behind Cape Verde, while Ghana sits in the third spot with a meager 2 points from three matches.
