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Ghana qualify for 2017 AFCON despite draw against visiting Rwanda

By Daily Sports on September 4, 2016

Ghana ended their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a disappointing note after playing to a 1-1 against Rwanda in their final Group H match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.

Muhadjiri Hakizimana scored nine minutes from time to hand Rwanda a draw away from home after Samuel Tetteh opened the scoring for Ghana.

Ghana started on a positive note and controlled the flow of play, but they struggled to break down a well-organised Rwanda defence early on.

Nonetheless, the Black Stars continued to push forward and were rewarded with the opening goal in the 24th minute when Samuel Tetteh dribbled his way past two defenders and fired the ball into the bottom corner of the net, 1-0.

Ghana had the majority of possession for the remainder of the half, but could not add to their one goal advantage.

The same trend continued in the second half, but some poor decision making and bad shooting saw Ghana miss chance after chance in front of goal.

Ghana were made to pay for their missed opportunities in the 83rd minute when Muhadjiri Hakizimana levelled matters for Rwanda as the match ended 1-1.

Despite the draw Ghana still finish top of Group H with 14 points from their six matches, followed by Rwanda on six points but they could be overtaken by Mauritius who have six points as well and are in action against Mozambique later on Saturday night. (Mtnfootball.com)

•Photo shows Ghana scorer Samuel Tetteh.

Source Daily Sports

Posted September 4, 2016