Ghana vs Angola

Issahaku 4, Mumin 4, Kudus 6: Ratings Of Ghanaian Players In Defeat To Angola

Issahaku 4, Mumin 4, Kudus 6: Ratings Of Ghanaian Players In Defeat To Angola

Ghana’s invincibility at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which had spanned over two decades, ended on Thursday, September 5, 2024, after Angola defeated the Black Stars 1-0. Felício Milson’s late goal ensured that the Black Stars suffered their first defeat at the Baba Yara Stadium in 24 years. In the late minutes of the game, Milson pounced on a poor clearance from Abdul Mumin to give the Angolans a dream start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana dominated both halves of the game, creating decent openings but failing to capitalise on their chances. Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Fatawu Issahaku, and Antoine…
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2025 AFCONQ: Thomas Partey Anticipating Tough Games Against Angola And Niger

2025 AFCONQ: Thomas Partey Anticipating Tough Games Against Angola And Niger

Black Stars captain, Thomas Partey is bracing for challenging matches against Angola and Niger in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana, a four-time AFCON champion, will kick off their qualifying campaign with a match against Angola later tonight at the Baba Yara Stadium. The team will then face Niger in their second Group F game on Monday, September 9, in Berkane. Ahead of the games, Partey acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming fixtures but remains confident in his team’s abilities. Although he hasn’t closely observed their opponents, he is aware of the challenges football in Africa presents.…
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2025 AFCONQ: I Am Convinced Of A Win Against Angola But … – Ghana Coach Otto Addo

2025 AFCONQ: I Am Convinced Of A Win Against Angola But … – Ghana Coach Otto Addo

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo is confident his team can secure a win against Angola, but he acknowledges the challenge ahead. Ghana will face the Palancras Negras in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium later today. In their previous two encounters over the last two years, Ghana emerged victorious with a slim 1-0 win in Kumasi. Despite recognizing the difficulties posed by Angola, Addo remains optimistic about securing all three points. “I’m convinced that we can beat them, but it won’t be easy. And also we had some injuries,…
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2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo Reveals Game Plan Ahead Of Angola Clash

2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo Reveals Game Plan Ahead Of Angola Clash

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has stressed the need for his side to be solid defensively ahead of their game against Angola in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana will host the Palancas Negras at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in their Group F opener. Addo and his squad began their preparations on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium and have since travelled to Kumasi on Tuesday to finalize their training ahead of the match. “It is also very important for the spectators that we do…
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Thomas Partey: Ghana Coach Explains Why Arsenal Star Missed Angola Game

Thomas Partey: Ghana Coach Explains Why Arsenal Star Missed Angola Game

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was not included in the Black Stars' 1-1 draw against Angola due to minor injury concerns, according to head coach Chris Hughton. The Arsenal star had played the entire duration of Ghana's 1-0 win over Angola on March 23, but his absence for the 2023 AFCON qualifier on Monday came as a surprise. Hughton said that Partey's absence was due to small injury issues and starting him would have been too risky. “Thomas has some small issues, he has some small injury issues and we felt it was too big a risk to start him,” Hughton…
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Semenyo’s Late Strike Stops Stubborn Angola

Semenyo’s Late Strike Stops Stubborn Angola

Antoine Semenyo played the super substitute as he struck late in added time to secure a deserved victory for the Black Stars as they laboured to earn a 1-0 victory over a disciplined Angola side at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi Thursday. Ghana created many scoring chances from different angles in both halves but could not get the ball at the back of the net as the Palancans Negras appeared to be pulling off a respectable draw until Semenyo popped up to fire the ball into the net as the Ghanaians massed up in the Angolan penalty box in…
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