Cape Verde launched its competition perfectly thanks to a victory against Ghana, feared in the past but increasingly fragile. The Cape Verdean collective, Djiku’s performance for Ghana, the key points to remember from this meeting.
Tops
The Cape Verde collective already on the prowl
From the kick-off, Cape Verde controlled the match perfectly by adopting an offensive approach and showing their eagerness to take control of the match. This strategy perhaps caught Ghana off guard, who never really reacted and spent most of the match chasing the ball.
Alexander Djiku, man of the match for Ghana
The former Strasbourg defender, now at Fenerbahce, offered a highly convincing performance. Despite the warning received at the start of the match (11th), the 29-year-old defender did not hesitate to make decisive tackles in the area, notably the one made in the 67th minute, which probably prevented a second premature goal for Cape Town. -Green. Despite his headed goal and his excellent defensive performance, it was ultimately not enough for the Black Stars.
Arbitration, wise choices for a fluid game
Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo, the Congolese referee, led this meeting masterfully, facing sometimes difficult decisions. Despite his goal being refused after video consultation, this emblematic refereeing figure of African football has often chosen to let the game play out, to the great pleasure of spectators and viewers.
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Flops
Mohammed Salisu, one blunder and then leaves
The AS Monaco central defender made a fatal error at the end of the match: a clumsy reception of the ball directly handed to Benchimol in his own area, leading to the last goal of the match scored by Garry Rodrigues.
Antoine Semenyo: rarely found, first out
The Ghanaian striker, who has only scored twice in 15 games with his national team, has not shone as a center forward for Ghana, like the Ghanaian attack, which has clearly lacked collective this Sunday. Little used, the Bournemouth striker did not offer enough solutions, and his lack of influence in this match is one of the reasons for the final result.
