Ghana faced a tough start in the AFCON 2023, suffering a 2-1 loss to Cape Verde.
Jameiro Monteiro seized an early opportunity, scoring after 17 minutes, setting the tone for a gripping match. Despite Ghana’s threat in the final third, they trailed at halftime, with an offside call disallowing Majeed Ashimeru’s impressive strike.
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After the break, Chris Hughton’s team rallied, with Djiku equalizing from a Jordan Ayew corner. Djiku’s crucial defensive efforts kept Ghana in the game, but a defensive lapse allowed Cape Verde to reclaim the lead. Rodrigues, a substitute, then broke the deadlock, securing Cape Verde’s 2-1 win.
In the final minutes, Richard Ofori’s saves kept Ghana in contention, but a defensive error ultimately handed Cape Verde the victory. Ghana aims to recover against Egypt in their upcoming match on January 18.
