Ghana missed crucial opportunities in a disappointing 0-0 draw against Sudan, leaving their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in danger.
Black Stars, who have struggled in their opening qualifiers, now face an uphill battle to qualify, with three must-win games ahead.
Here’s how the players fared in a frustrating afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium:
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (5) – The goalkeeper had a relatively quiet game but pulled off a crucial save from a Sudan free kick in the second half, preventing an upset.
Alidu Seidu (5) – Seidu worked hard but was indecisive in key moments. He remained solid defensively, though his contribution in attack was limited.
Mohammed Salisu (5) – Solid at the back, the Monaco defender had little pressure from the Sudanese attack and did well in his role.
Alexander Djiku (5) – Djiku, too, faced minimal pressure but handled his defensive duties adequately.
Gideon Mensah (5) – Though he started well, Mensah appeared tired as the game wore on, struggling to make the right decisions in attacking positions.
Ibrahim Sulemana (6) – Making his first start for the Black Stars, Sulemana took some time to settle but improved in the second half.
Elisha Owusu (5) – It was a challenging afternoon for Owusu, yet he managed to stabilize the midfield somewhat in the second half.
Ernest Nuamah (4) – Nuamah couldn’t assert himself as expected and looked off the pace, unable to control the midfield.
Mohammed Kudus (5) – Wearing the captain’s armband for the first time, Kudus struggled to influence the game, with missed chances and a generally subpar performance by his standards.
Jordan Ayew (4) – A disappointing outing for the Leicester City forward, who couldn’t make an impact in attack.
Antoine Semenyo (4) – While he worked hard off the ball, Semenyo’s finishing was poor, squandering several chances.
Fatawu Issahaku (3) – Coming off the bench, Issahaku was wasteful in front of goal, missing a key opportunity to clinch the win.
Inaki Williams (3) – Williams, too, missed a crucial chance after his introduction, failing to make a difference off the bench.
Michael Baidoo (N/A) – Baidoo had limited time to influence the game and did not make a significant impact.
Black Stars’ hopes for AFCON qualification now hinge on winning their remaining fixtures. They’ll face Sudan again on Monday in Libya, a game that will be crucial to their campaign.
Ghana will need a more clinical performance to avoid a repeat of their 2004 AFCON qualification failure.
By Enoch Fiifi Forson
Source:
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