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AFCON: Minnows Comoros send Ghana packing after historic win

Ghana’s quest for a fifth African title has ended after suffering a 3-2 defeat to debutants Comoros Island in their final group C game of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. 

The first time AFCON campaigners shocked the Black Stars after El Fardou Ben Mohammed broke the deadlock after four minutes, and just when Ghana was about finding their way into the game, captain Andre Ayew was sent off for a foul on goalkeeper Ben Moina, who had to be replaced after picking up an injury in the process.

The Stars started the game with the hope of securing that all-important win to increase their chances of a round of 16 finish but not only did they miss the train but also suffered their worst-ever results in the continental tournament.

Heading into the game, Coach of the Black Stars, Milovan Rajevac, made one change in the lineup that drew 1-1 with Gabon.

Young sensation, Fatawu Isshaku, was given a start as he replaced injured Baba Iddrisu.

Upfront for the Ghana team was Jordan Ayew, who could not give a good account of himself as he struggled to make meaningful contributions.

The Black Stars went into the break a goal down and a man down, of which Comoros took advantage to double their lead on the hour mark through  Ahmed Mogni.

The Black Stars managed to pull level courtesy goals from Richmond Boakye Yiadom and Alexander Djiku to boost their confidence, but poor defending saw Ahmed Mogni kill the game with his second of the night with just five minutes remaining to hand the Black Stars an early exit from the tournament.

The Serbian trainer introduced some attacking-minded players in the second half to try and overturn the outcome, but that did not yield positive results.

The final score means the Black Stars exit the tournament without a single win and a repetition of the 2006 tournament in Egypt, where they went out at the competition’s group stage.

Starting line up of both teams below:

 

 

 

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