2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Accra Lions congratulates former winger Osman Bukari after scoring to earn point for Ghana in Angola

Published on: 28 March 2023

Ghana Premier League side Accra Lions have congratulated Osman Bukari following his exploits in the Black Stars stalemate against Angola.

The Black Stars matchday game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended in draw against Angola on Monday evening.

The much-anticipated game which was played at the Estadio Novembre 11 Stadium in Luanda ended 1-1.

Angola shot into the lead through Lucas Joao who scored from the spot in the 51st minute mark of the game.

But Osman Bukari instant impact denied Angola all three points as the Black Stars secured a vital draw in Luanda to edge closer to AFCON qualification.

The Red Star Belgrade forward took less than a minute to announce his presence after connecting a cross from fellow substitute Joseph Painstil to cancel Lucas Joao's penalty for Angola.

However, the high-flying Accra Lions has taken to social media praise their former player for his great impact in the game.

“Former Accra Lions player Osman Bukari scored the equalizer in yesterday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to earn Ghana a 1-1 draw away at Angola. Congratulations Osman! Once a Lion, always a Lion!” the club tweeted.

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Ghana is currently first in Group E with 8 points after four games whiles Central Africa Republic sit second with 7 points following their 2-0 win over Madagascar.

The Palancas Negras are third with 5 points whiles Madagascar sit bottom in the group with 1 point.

The Black Stars will host the Central African Republic and face Madagascar away in their final two matches in Group E.

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