CHAN 2023
Watch Highlights: Ghana Black Galaxies suffer defeat against Madagascar in CHAN Opener
The Black Galaxies of Ghana opened their CHAN account with a loss at the hands of Madagascar at the Stade Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium, Algeria.
The game ended 2-1 in favor of the Malagasy side, with a goal each in each half from, Razafidranaivo Koloina, Randriantsifera Tsiry with Augustine Agyapong scoring for the Galaxies.
In a hotly tempered game, the Black Galaxies’ David Nsobilla and Augustine Randolf were both booked by referee Mohammed Ibrahim in the 9th minute of the game.
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The Malagasy’s first real attack on the day ended up at the back of the Galaxies net through, Razafidranaivo Koloina.
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh was bundled over in the box which the referee adjudged as a penalty but VAR overruled it.
The Galaxies continued to probe for an equalizer through Daniel Afriyie Barnieh but his header failed to hit the back of the net at the 16th-minute mark.
Coach Annor Walker effected substitutions, bringing on Seidu Suraj, and Sylvester Simba for Gladson Awako and David Abagna in the second half but it couldn’t save the side from conceding their second goal from Randriantsifera Tsiry.
Kotoko’s Augustine Agyapong immediately responded to halve the two-goal deficit to one in the 68th minute.
In the second group C game, Ghana will have it all to do against Morocco.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Accra Sports Stadium for Ghana’s game against Sudan.
CAF suspended the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as it did not meet its standards.
This however raised lots of fears that BlackStars might be forced to play out of Ghana with Togo, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Morocco suggested as possible destinations.
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CAF officials arrived in the country to inspect the Cape Coast Stadium and the Accra Sports Stadium last week and settle on the latter.
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The game is fixed for Friday, October 11, 2024, now that CAF has cleared the Accra Sports Stadium for use.
Senegal are the 2022 African Nations Championship winners after beating host nation Algeria 4-5 on penalties.
The Local Teranga Lions Stood firm to deny Algeria and took the game to penalties were they came out victorious.
Watch Highlights:
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African Football
Former GFA Chairman Nhayo Tamakloe reveals why Black Galaxies failed at the 2022 CHAN
Former Chairman of the Ghana Football Association, Dr.Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has cited aging as the reason why the Black Galaxies failed to advance past the quarter-finals of the ongoing CHAN 2022.
The Black Galaxies were surprisingly knocked out Ghana of the CHAN tournament following a 2-0 defeat to Niger in Oran on Saturday.
This spate of age cheating prompted Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe to wade into the recent phenomenon that our players couldn’t keep up with their opponents’ pace and stamina.
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“I can say that our biggest problem is age cheating. We have been doing it for years and we are now seeing the effect. Modern football is about speed and stamina and the younger ones are those who can do that,” he added
“75 percent of our players are definitely 35 years plus. I’m telling you and we can verify that using the MRI scan. They look even old if you look at them in the face.”
“Look at the various countries who participated in the tournament, even in our game against Niger we looked older than them and it showed in the performance. Let’s look at this age of cheating carefully and put a stop to it.” he told Asempa FM.
Ghana lost their opening game to Madagascar, won against Sudan, and got a pass over Morocco but fell to Niger in the quarter-finals duel in Algeria.
Black Galaxies captain, Gladson Awako has made a swift return to training with his teammates, who are preparing ahead of their crucial quarterfinal game on Saturday.
The Hearts of Oak captain missed out on last week’s Thursday game against Sudan following an injury he suffered in the first group game of the CHAN tournament in Algeria.
We are glad to see Gladson back in action!#BlackGalaxies🇬🇭 |#BringBackTheLove | #TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 pic.twitter.com/BExbRSeLlt
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) January 23, 2023
Read More: Black Galaxies to play Niger in quarter-final of ongoing CHAN competition
His return will serve as a huge boost for coach Annor Walker and his technical team who will rely on the experience that the player wilds over the team.
Black Galaxies placed second behind Madagascar and are billed to play Niger in the quarterfinals.
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