In a thrilling encounter at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cape Verde emerged victorious over Ghana with a 2-1 scoreline in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Group B match. The match showcased intense moments, with both teams giving their all to secure the crucial win.
The Cape Verdean team took the lead in the 17th minute as Jamiro Monteiro found the back of the net. However, Ghana responded in the 56th minute, leveling the score at 1-1 with an impressive header from Alexander Djiku. The tension escalated as Garry Rodrigues of Cape Verde netted a goal in the 90+2′ minute, securing their victory.
The game saw several noteworthy events, including Ghana’s Ransford Konigsdorffer striking the woodwork with a header in the 36th minute and Majeed Ashimeru striking the resultant rebound into the net but was however ruled offside by VAR. The match also witnessed a flurry of substitutions, with both teams making strategic changes to influence the outcome.
Cape Verde’s solid defense and strategic plays ultimately earned them the well-fought win. The Black Stars are currently at the bottom of group B with 2 games to go.