The Black Stars of Ghana on Friday evening beat Ethiopia 1-0 at the Cape Coast Stadium in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers.
Ghana dominated the game with several goal scoring opportunities in the first half as they managed to open the score half way through the first half when midfielder Wakaso Mubarak fired the opener for the home side from a long-range shot.
The Ethiopian goalkeeper could not hold on to Wakaso Mubarak’s shot and the ball went through his legs into the net.
In what was Ethiopia’s best effort throughout the game, substitute Cherenet Gugesa drilled a low shot from just inside the box, forcing goalkeeper Richard Ofori into a diving save before Baba Iddrisu cleared the rebound.
It was to be the last major chance of the game, as the hosts walked away with three valuable points.
Although Ghana won the game, there was some bad news for the Black Stars as Daniel Kofi Kyereh came on for his international debut, replacing an unfortunate Jeffrey Schlupp who picked up an injury in the 28th minute.
Ghana now top of Group G after South Africa held Zimbabwe in Harare.
The Black Stars will play Bafana Bafana on Monday in Johannesburg.
