In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ghana faced a devastating exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Mozambique in Abidjan.
The Black Stars, led by coach Chris Hughton, had initially taken the lead with two penalty goals from Jordan Ayew, but the late resurgence of Mozambique shattered Ghana’s hopes of advancing.
Despite an early advantage, Ghana struggled to maintain dominance against Mozambique, allowing the minnows to mount a comeback. The Mambas clawed their way back into the game with Geny Catamo converting a late penalty, and Reinildo Mandava’s header in stoppage time sealed Ghana’s fate.
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The draw, coupled with Egypt’s triumph in the other Group B game, meant that Ghana fell short of the required result to progress. The Black Stars’ inability to secure a decisive victory against Mozambique ultimately proved costly, marking the end of their journey in AFCON 2023.
