Qualification Afcon 2019: the first goal of Ekuban saves the redness of Ghana

Sports News from Saturday, March 23, 2019

Source: Myjoyonline.com

2019-03-23

Caleb Ekuban scored his debut with a goal as Ghana tried to defeat Kenya 1-0 on the final qualifying day for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The goal of the Trabzonspor striker proved crucial while the Black Stars finished the series as winners of the group, two points more than the Harambee Stars, who had already qualified before the match .

The Black Stars had a good chance to break the deadlock in the 24th minute, but Partey, after goalkeeper Patrick Matasi failed to recover the crooked center of Christian Atsu, swept his shot at close range, the goal being completely open.

In the 36th minute, Andre Ayew scored a rebound after the goalkeeper had saved the first effort, but the goal was dismissed, the referee having declared to Fenerbahce's man the penalty. having committed a foul on the goalkeeper before placing the ball in the net. .

At half-time, Agbenyenu tried to score the goal, but Ayew failed to recover at three meters.

Shortly after, the center back John Boye saw his head a very wide corner kick.

Although disputed in the second half, there was no chance for either side until the 82nd minute, when the newbie, Caleb Ekuban, came out of the game. ;dead end.

After being on target, the Italian-born substitute and striker managed a left-foot shot for the first time, but the effort proved too strong for goalkeeper Matasi while the Black Stars got a hard-fought 1-0 win. in Accra.