In a thrilling encounter at Luanda, Angola and Ghana played out a 1-1 draw in the 2024 African qualifiers. The visitors, Ghana, struck first, with Jordan Ayew converting in the 18th minute following a smooth attacking move.
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Despite their early dominance, Angola showed resilience, equalizing through Zini in the 63rd minute to delight the home fans.
The first half saw Ghana on the front foot, as Ayew’s finish underscored their early intent. However, Angola’s physicality and determination helped them create opportunities, though they couldn’t break through Ghana’s defense until the second half.
Zini’s goal came from a well-worked sequence, restoring parity and intensifying the contest.
Late drama saw tempers flare, with bookings for Kingsley Schindler and Augusto Real To Carneiro, while Manaf Nurudeen made crucial saves for Ghana in the dying moments to preserve the draw.
Both teams displayed contrasting styles, with Ghana relying on pace and precision, while Angola banked on power and home support.
The result keeps both sides in contention for their respective qualification goals.