An added-time goal from substitute Felicio Milson gave Angola a shock 1-0 victory over Ghana in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier
An added-time goal from substitute Felicio Milson gave Angola a shock 1-0 victory over Ghana in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Kumasi on Thursday.
When the Black Stars failed to clear a low cross, the visitors pounced with Serbia-based Milson pushing the ball past goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi from close range on 93 minutes.
Home supporters throw loads of plastic bottles onto the pitch after the final whistle to express their anger at the Group F matchday one result.
It was the first loss suffered by four-time African champions Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium since 2000.
Ghana included six Premier League players in the starting lineup as they sought to make amend for embarrassing group-stage exits from the 2022 and 2024 Cup of Nations tournaments.
But a notable absentee was 120-cap midfielder Andre Ayew, 34. ‘Dede’ was overlooked by coach Otto Addo as he is currently clubless after being released by French Ligue 1 outfit Le Havre.
The Black Stars, who last won the competition in 1982, had more shots at goal and possession and passed more accurately, but could not break down the Angolan defence.
Angola reached the 2024 Cup of Nations quarter-finals before bowing out to eventual runners-up Nigeria, and share the Group F lead with Sudan, who beat Niger1-0 on Wednesday.
In matchday two, former champions Sudan are away to Angola on Monday and Niger host Ghana the same day.
Day 2 of the AFCON qualifiers wraps up, check out the results.
