Pre-AFCON Friendly: Ghana 3-1 Mauritania

Ghana’s Black Stars defeated Mauritania 3-1 in an international friendly at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

The game formed part of the team’s preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

With Both Ghana and Mauritania confirming places at the competition, they needed to test their strength before the tournament.

Coach Kwesi Appiah however handed opportunities to some fringe players in his squad with the likes of Alfred Duncan, Amos Frimpong, Joseph Aidoo, Ernest Asante and Kwesi Appiah were all given the chance to play.

Kwesi Appiah who was making his first appearance for the Black Stars after four years shot Ghana into the lead from the penalty spot. The Wimbledon forward was fouled in the box and took the mandate on himself by converting to put Ghana ahead.



Midfielder Adama Ba pulled parity after executing an excellent free kick from the edge of the box.

The introduction of Mubarak Wakaso, Caleb Ekuban, Jordan Ayew and Christian Atsu sparked some light into Ghana’s attack.

Ekuban restored Ghana’s lead after connecting a header into the net. Thomas Partey completed victory with Ghana’s third in the 72nd minute.

Before the end, Asante Kotoko No.1 goalkeeper Felix Annan was introduced and he got taste of the action.

Source: Starr Sports