31.2 C
Accra
Saturday, December 14, 2024
SportsAFCON 2019 Qualifier: FOUR Ghana players could not make their debuts

Date:

AFCON 2019 Qualifier: FOUR Ghana players could not make their debuts

Ernest Asante, Alhassan Wakaso, Amos Frimpong and Kwame Bonsu were unable to mark their debuts as the Black Stars pip Kenya 1-0 in the final game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to book their place in the tournament.

The quintet were part of six players handed debut call-up by coach Kwesi Appiah ahead of the dead-rubber encounter against the Harambee Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday night.

Read: AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Debutant Caleb Eku-BANGS Ghana to victory on birthday

But they watched from the substitutes bench as the Black Stars inflicted a 1-0 defeat on their East Africa counterparts to finish the campaign on top of Group F.

Interestingly, it was another debutant Caleb Ekuban, who became a hero after climbing off the bench to seal the win in the 83rd minute.

Read: AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Ghana top group, Black Stars silence loud-mouthed Kenya FA Prez

He was the second debutant to enjoy playing minutes after KRC Genk defender Joseph Aidoo who replaced captain Andre Ayew with just minutes left on the clock.

Meanwhile, the quintet could mark their debuts in a friendly encounter against Mauritius on Tuesday, March 26.

 

Source: Ghanasoccernet 

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

Dr Bawumia struggles to make decisions – Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe

Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr....

Bawumia paid for ‘sins’ he didn’t commit – Miracles Aboagye

Spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 election...

NDC will investigate all political violence since 2016 – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has...

NPP’s Appiah-Kubi charges Mahama to set up a committee to probe all public resources

The outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North,...

Empress Gifty’s mother passes on

Ghanaian gospel singer Empress Gifty has shared the heartbreaking...

EC declares Dome Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, 2 other Parliamentary declarations illegal

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the parliamentary...

Related stories

Mbappe no longer with transgender girlfriend; he said he is single

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has reportedly ended his...

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts – FIFA confirms

FIFA has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the...

Kwasi Appiah hesitant to confirm interest in Black Stars coaching role

Former Black Stars head coach James Kwasi Appiah Kwasi...

Pep Guardiola has no plans of managing any other club after Man City

Manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, has shared his...

Ex-Sekondi Hasaacas footballer Kwabena Baidoo loses his life during NDC celebration

Former Sekondi Hasaacas player Kwabena Baidoo tragically lost his...

Cole Palmer leads Chelsea to victory with two goals in their clash against Tottenham

Cole Palmer’s two penalties helped Chelsea secure a dramatic...