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Sports News of Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Source: footballghana.com

2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Group E standings after Ghana stalemate against Angola in Luanda

The Black Stars matchday game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended in stalemate against Angola on Monday evening.

The much-anticipated game which was played at the Estadio November 11 Stadium in Luanda ended 1-1.

Angola shot into the lead through Lucas Joao who scored from the spot in the 51st-minute mark of the game.

But Osman Bukari instant impact denied Angola all three points as the Black Stars secured a vital draw in Luanda to edge closer to AFCON qualification.

The Red Star Belgrade forward took less than a minute to announce his presence after connecting a cross from fellow substitute Joseph Painstil to cancel Lucas Joao's penalty for Angola.

Ghana is currently first in Group E with 8 points after four games whiles Central Africa Republic sit second with 7 points following their 2-0 win over Madagascar.

The Palancas Negras are third with 5 points whiles Madagascar sit bottom in the group with 1 point.

The Black Stars will host the Central African Republic and face Madagascar away in their final two matches in Group E.