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2022 WCQ: Black Stars Book Playoff Spot After Beating South Africa
The Black Stars of Ghana secured a hard-fought win against South Africa in the final Group G game on Sunday to secure a place in the playoffs.
Ghana hosted the Bafana Bafana at the Cape Coast Stadium having dropped points against Ethiopia.
The team needed a win at all costs to ensure the team secures a place in the playoffs spot.
Ghana needed just a win to secure a place in the playoffs after a torrid start of the qualifiers.
Milovan made two changes in his squad that shared the spoils with Ethiopia.
Richmond Boakye Yiadom and Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo were dropped to the bench following their poor output.
Alexander Djiku, who missed the game against Ethiopia due to accumulated cards, took over his place while Mubarak Wakaso was also handed a starting berth.
Andre Ayew partnered his junior brother Jordan Ayew and Kudus Mohammed in a 4-3-3 formation.
The technical team was forced to make a change after Mohammed Kudus picked up an injury on the 12th minute.
St.Pauli midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh took over his duties and perfectly brought stability in midfield.
After wasting some half chances, Ghana was presented with a golden opportunity to take the lead when Daniel Amartey was heckled in the box by a South Africa defender.
Captain Andre Ayew stepped forward and perfectly slotted in the ball for the opening goal on the 33rd minute.
After the break, South Africa proved to be solid opponents as they improved and began to cause too many troubles for Ghana’s defence.
Dangerman Pacy Tau came close on the 68th minute but failed to locate the back of the net.
The Al Ahly man again came close on the 72nd minute and appealed for a penalty but the referee was not interested.
On the 76th minute, Kamaldeen Sulemana came close to double the Black Stars’ lead after he went past South Africa goalkeeper and another defender. However, his last-ditch effort narrowly missed the target.
Ghana tops the group with 13 points, same points as South Africa but with superior goals scored.
The Black Stars will face one of the top five countries seeded by the Confederation of African Football next year March 2022.
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The 36-year-old returned to the Ghana Premier League last season after signing for Legon Cities, but rarely played before parting ways with the club after just a year.
Currently promoting his autobiography, titled ‘Legyandary: the story of Asamoah Gyan’, the veteran striker said every player would love to play at the World Cup.
He, however, explained that he is currently not fit enough to play at the highest level, which all but rules out his chances of playing in the tournament.
“Who doesn’t want to play at the World Cup? Every player wants to play at the World Cup,” he said on Citi TV, as quoted by Ghanaweb.
“Yes, I have tasted the World Cup three times and though I would love to play at this year’s World Cup, as I have always said, I am currently not fit enough to play active football but when I Start playing – who knows?”
The former Sunderland and Al Ain forward further revealed that he will be in Qatar for the World Cup as a pundit.
The striker’s book launch will come off on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.
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The MTN FA Cup semi-final fixtures have been scheduled for Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15 at the El Wak Stadium and Golden City Park in Berekum respectively.
Defending Champions Accra Hearts of Oak SC who eliminated Elmina Sharks FC in the quarterfinals stage will face Dreams FC at the El Wak Stadium on Saturday, May 14.
The Brong Ahafo Derby between Aduana Stars FC and former FA Cup winners Bechem United is also scheduled for the Golden City park on Sunday, May 15.
Winners from the two matches will advance to the finals which will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
The final match will be played on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
Dates For MTN FA Cup Semifinal Games Announced
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Ghanaian referee Kenney Padi says he is yet to have an erection since officiating in the Super Clash game between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League Week 24 fixture.
The Class one referee awarded a controversial penalty to Asante Kotoko which enabled the league leaders to beat their arch-rivals by a lone goal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The penalty decision generated a lot of talks and his performance also questioned on the day.
Hearts of Oak reported referee Kenney Padi to the Ghana Football Association over his performance.
Referee Padi in an interview on Wenchi-based Ewiase FM has revealed that he has been hunted by the decision to award the penalty and has not had an erection in bed since then.
“I have not had erection since the day I awarded the penalty against Hearts of Oak.
“Sometimes I get strange and horrific nightmares, I can’t sleep,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association Match Review Panel has suspended referee Kenny Padi for the rest of the season after he was found guilty of erring in the penalty decision in the league game between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko.
Referee Padi was reported by Hearts of Oak for his role in their 1-0 loss to bitter rivals Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.
Padi gave Kotoko a penalty in the first half, which Franck Mbella Etouga converted to secure the Porcupine Warriors’ victory.
The Phobians insisted it was a dubious call, and they have been proven right by the Match Review who ruled that Padi will not officiate any match for the rest of the season.
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