The Black Stars failed to progress to the next stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after surprisingly picking just a point in the group stage
Ghana were shockingly defeated 3-2 by Comoros in the final game in Group C of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Garoua, Cameroon on Tuesday.
Milovan Rajevac made a single change in Ghana starting line up to face Comoros as Dreams FC youngster Abdul Issahaku Fatawu started in the absence of midfielder Baba Iddrisu who picked up an injury against Gabon.
The Black Stars need a win at all cost to progress to the knockout stage either as the runners up of the group or one of the best four third-place countries but failed to make the most out of the opportunity.
E. F. B. Nabouhane shot Comoros into the lead very early in the game as he connected a pass from I. Youssouf to put the minnows in front by the fourth minute.
Ghana’s woes were compounded after skipper Andre Ayew was sent off off on 25th minute following a rush challenge on the Comoros goalkeeper.
After the break, Comoros doubled their lead on 64th minute through Ahmed Mogni and looked like they were heading into
However, substitute Richmond Boakye Yiadom pulled one back for Ghana by the 64th minute with a powerful header.
Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku pulled even for the Black Stars by the 76th minute after he tapped in from a Partey’s header as Ghana pushed men forward in search of the winner.
Comoros capitalised on the Black Stars high pressing game and Ahmed Mogni scored his second of the day to break the hearts of the Ghanaians.
