The Black Satellites of Ghana recorded their first in the men's football competition at the ongoing African Games. The win for the Black Satellites puts Ghana's U-20 football team on the verge of qualification for the next round, as they now top Group A with four points. The other group encounter between Benin and Congo ended in a scoreless stalemate, with both having accumulated two points each from the first two matches while Gambia is rock bottom with a point. Black Satellites talisman Musibau Aziz put Ghana ahead in the 13th minute with a superb strike to ease the nerves of the home supporters. The Black Satellites, despite their dominance in the first half, couldn't capitalise on the numerous opportunities that fell for them but maintained their lead into halftime. Abdul Aziz Issah doubled the lead for Ghana in the early stages of the second half with a cool, composed finish from close range, much to the delight of the fans at Accra Sports Stadium. Musibau Aziz had a great opportunity to make it th ree for the host after the referee awarded them a penalty, but the prodigy missed from 12 yards. Things became a little nerve-wracking for the host country after Gambia pulled a goal back through Ebima Ceesay in the 83rd minute. But substitute Jerry Afriyie ensured Ghana secured all three points after he delivered a stunning strike on the 90th minute mark. Ghana would face Benin in their last group encounter as a win or draw would secure a spot in the next round of the competition. Our coverage of the 13th African Games is brought to you by Bethel Logistics Co. Ltd experts in Shipping Logistics. Source: Ghana News Agency
Black Princesses complete comeback victory over Tanzania
The Black Princesses of Ghana have recorded their second consecutive win at the ongoing African Games after handing the Twiga Stars of Tanzania a 2-1 defeat at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Tuesday. A goal each from Tracey Twum and Mukarama Abdulai completed the mission for the home side who have secured a comfortable lead heading into the next round. The Princesses were dominant in the early stages of the game as they kept their composure high, sharing passes like it was nobody's business. Tanzania responded with a beautiful goal 22 minutes into the game, giving the Ghanaians a tough assignment to accomplish. The ladies in white, Ghana kept their heads up in search of that all important equalizer. It was Twum who rose up as the heroine of the night to level scores for the Ghanaians few minutes into the half time. Ghana came back into the second half well composed as all eyes were staged on them to put up an impressive show. Tanzania, despite being tagged as the weaker side managed to hold the Princ esses until Abdulai slotted in that solid finish in the 64th minute to seal Ghana's win. Both teams had a fair share of possession in the dying minutes as Ghana defended their lead to end the game 2-1. Our coverage of the 13th African Games is brought to you by Bethel Logistics Co. Ltd experts in Shipping Logistics. Source: Ghana News Agency