The senior national team, the Black Stars were 1-0 winners at the Kumasi Sports Stadium against Angola in their first game under new manager, Chris Hughton.
The Black Stars created a number of good chances but fell victim to inaccurate shooting and bad decision-making in the final third of the pitch.
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New gaffer, Chris Hughton introduced substitutes in the second half in an attempt to win the game, which paid off.
The free kick caused a frenzy in the penalty box after a Salis Samed shot hit the post before it was finally fired in from close range by Antione Semenyo.
The Black Stars started the game controlling possession but the first chance of the game fell to the visitors in the third minute when Nelson Dala’s left footed shot from outside the penalty box was saved by Lawrence Ati Zigi in the centre of goal.
Ghana’s first chance of the game came in the sixth minute when Mohammed Kudus’ left foot shot from the center of the box flashed just wide.
The Stars also created more chances; Iñaki Williams had his shot saved in the 18th minute and Kudus’ left footed strike right after was also saved.
Coach Chris Hughton introduced Antione Semenyo, Joseph Paintsil and Salis Abdul Samed in the 69th minute in an attempt to win the game, which ultimately paid off.
The resulting free kick caused a frenzy in the penalty box after Salis Abdul Samed’s shot was saved and another shot by Joseph Aidoo hit the post.
