Ghana’s preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations suffered a jolt on Wednesday night when they got pummeled 3-0 by African champions Algeria.
The match was played at the Education City Stadium in Qatar.
Adam Ounas gave the Algerians a first half lead before an own goal from Jonathan Mensah and Islam Slimani’s cool finish ensured the African and Arab champions head to AFCON with a confidence-boosting victory.
Black Stars lost 3-0 to Algeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly.Ghana were poor right at the start of the game as Algeria dominated and controlled the match, and halfway through the first stanza, Adam Ounas roasted defender Gideon Mensah before firing at the near post which goalkeeper Manaf Nurudeen failed to grab.
The 2019 champions held on till half time but after the break teen sensation, Fataw Issahaku forced Algeria goalie Rais M’Bolhi into making a good save.
Black Stars lost 3-0 to Algeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly.
Black Stars lost 3-0 to Algeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly.
Black Stars lost 3-0 to Algeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly.
Black Stars lost 3-0 to Algeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly.
Source: ghanasoccernet.com