Ghana’s AFCON dreams dim as late goals force 2-2 draw against Mozambique

Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the next round of the 2023 AFCON have been dealt a major blow after the Black Stars suffered another late meltdown to draw 2-2 with Mozambique.

Catamo’s penalty kick was awarded after the ball struck Black Stars captain Andre Ayew’s hand inside the penalty box.

The Black Stars have just two points after drawing 2-2 with Egypt and losing 1-2 to Cape Verde in the previous games in Group B.

Chris Hughton’s men have a goal difference of -1 and sit behind the host nation Cote D’Ivoire (three points) in the standings of the third-best teams battling for a spot in the next round, despite Cote D’Ivoire suffering a shock 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea.

Cape Verde’s 2-2 draw with Egypt means the Blue Sharks top Group B with seven points, while Egypt progresses automatically after picking up three points from three draws in three contests.