Ghana were held 0-0 by Ivory Coast in an International friendly at the Cape Coast Stadium. CK Akonnor dropped goalkeeper Razak Abalora for the gam
Ghana were held 0-0 by Ivory Coast in an International friendly at the Cape Coast Stadium.
CK Akonnor dropped goalkeeper Razak Abalora for the game against the Elephants, with Lawrence Ati-Zigi taking his place between the sticks.
Skipper Andre Ayew returned to the starting XI after starting from the bench against Morocco last week.
Playing in front of a good crowed in Cape Coast – Ivory Coast threatened the goal area of Ghana with Sebastian Haller missing the post by inches following a solo effort in the 14th minute of the game.
Thomas Partey fired a ferocious strike which pulled a save from Ivory Coast goalkeeper Slyvian Gbohouo inside 41 minutes.
Ivory Coast captain Serge Aurier created the first opportunity by sending in a teasing cross in search of Ibrahima Sangare but Daniel Amartey was on hand to head the ball to safety.
The Ivory Coast also came close to scoring when Wilfred Kanon weaved his way through Ghana’s defence only to send his shot wide when he was one-on-one with Ati-Zigi.
The second half saw both sides create more clear-cut chances but none could find the back of the net with their efforts.
Ati-Zigi was called into action in the dying embers of the game, the goalkeeper at full stretch to keep out Max Gradel’s goal-bound free-kick.
The goalless draw means the Black Stars are without a win in their last two matches, having lost 1-0 to Morocco in their previous game.The Black Stars will play Ethiopia and South Africa in September in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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Source:Ghana/Herosportgh.com/Emmanuel Frimpong
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