AFCON 2023: Late Goal Secures Victory for Cape Verde Against Ghana
The Cape Verde team celebrating after their victory against Ghana
Cape Verde clinched a dramatic victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire, thanks to a late goal from Garry Rodrigues.
Read full articleJamiro Monteiro gave Cape Verde a well-deserved lead in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball from goalkeeper Richard Ofori. Despite Ghana's efforts, midfielder Majeed Ashimeru's potential equalizer was disallowed after VAR checks by referee Jean Jacques Ndola Ngambo.
Ghana managed to level the score in the second half, with Alexander Djiku heading in from a Jordan Ayew delivery. Djiku then crucially cleared his lines to deny Cape Verde a lead after a close call.
In the 84th minute, substitute Garry Rodrigues capitalized on a defensive error from the Ghanaian side, tapping the ball into an empty net and securing a late victory for Cape Verde.
With this win, Cape Verde currently leads Group D with three points. Ghana will face Egypt on Thursday, January 18, at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny.
