[ 2014-11-16 ]

Ghana fall in Uganda
The Black Stars of Ghana have until Wednesday to
determine their fate in next year's AFCON
tournament after succumbing to a 1-0 loss to the
Cranes of Uganda.
They have to beat the Hawks of Togo in Tamale to
guarantee a place in Equatorial Guinea 2015.
The victory by Uganda has left Group E wide open
with all the teams including Togo, Guinea, in
contention to make the final 16.
It was their first victory against the Black Stars
in 12 years and it couldn't have come at a better
time.
The Cranes needed that victory badly and within 12
minutes of play they had made a statement.
A deep corner and then a powerful header from Ivan
Ntege left Ghana's goal Keeper Razak Braimah
completely beaten with a last gasp effort by John
Boye proving nothing more than a wasted effort.
It was always going to be a difficult match for
the guests who were without their talismanic
skipper and striker Asamoah Gyan as well as
midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah who were all out
injured and it turned out just according to what
the scripts had predicted.
Uganda put lots of pressure on the Ghana defence
with John Boye giving away a needless corner which
was well converted by the hosts.
Down by a lone goal, the Stars lifted up their
game with Christian Atsu making some rampaging
runs on the right but his final delivery was
always suspect.
Agyemang Badu came close to scoring but his
glancing header whisked just wide.
Right from recess, the host should have increased
the tally but the striker's effort was horrible.
The addition of Solomon Asante added purpose to
Ghana's attack but Majeed Waris failed to connect
the few chances that came his way.
Ghana still lead Group E with 8 points followed by
Uganda with 7 points. Togo and Guinea are yet to
play their penultimate qualifying match.
Togo have 6 points and would lead the group if it
wins the game against Guinea who have 4 points.

Source - Joy News

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