The Blue Sharks sensationally topped Group B after the opening round
Ghana unexpectedly gave in Cape Verde in the final match Sunday on African Cup of Nations 2023 – 1:2.
The Blue Sharks looked better in the first half of the game and went into the break with the lead – Jamiro Monteiro scored the goal.
The favorite got back at the start of the second half through the efforts of Alexander Djiku from Jordan Ayew’s pass.
Cape Verde snatched victory in stoppage time – Harry Rodrigues from Ankaragucu became the hero. Thanks to this success, coach Bubishta’s team immediately topped their group.
Let us remind you that earlier Egypt saved a point against Mozambique (2:2) in a fiery match of Quartet B. In the next round we will have matches Egypt – Ghana and Cape Verde – Mozambique.
- African Cup. Group B. 1st round
Ghana – Cape Verde — 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: Djiku, 56 – Monteiro, 17, Rodrigues, 90+2
Source: Sportarena
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