Good evening and welcome to the live text coverage of the clash between Ghana and Sudan tonight.
The Championship of African Nations (CHAN) is continuing in Algeria today with action in Group C.
The home-based national team of Ghana will come up against their counterpart from Sudan today in a second Group C match of the CHAN tournament.
Ahead of the crucial meeting that will kick off at 7pm, Coach Annor Walker has selected Danlad Ibrahim as his goalkeeper for the game. Augustine Agyapong comes in to replace Augustine Randolph in right-back.
Solomon Adomako, Dennis Korsah, and Konadu Yiadom are the other players completing the defensive setup.
In the midfield, Sylvester Simba, David Abagna Sandam, and Dominic Nsobila are the men selected to get the job done for Ghana.
Meanwhile, the attacking trio is made up of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Jonah Attuquaye, and Kofi Kordzi.
In the absence of Gladson Awako, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has been named captain.
Your #BlackGalaxies side tonight!#GHASUD | #BringBackTheLove |#TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 pic.twitter.com/fX1P24wkrO
— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) January 19, 2023
We are just one hour away from kick off.
As we build up to the game this is how fired up the Black Galaxies looked before moving from the team's hotel to the Stadium.
🚍➡️ Off to the Stade Chahid Hamlaoui!#GHASUD | #BlackGalaxies🇬🇭 | #BringBackTheLove |#TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 pic.twitter.com/3XGtJLFrzr
— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) January 19, 2023
The Ghana and Sudan players are all on the pitch for a short warm-up.
We are now just 15 minutes away from kick-off.
First Half:
1' We are off in the Group C contest between Ghana and Sudan. It is the Black Galaxies with the first kick of the game. Let's Go!!
3' A very slow start to the encounter by both teams. A balanced affair so far.
4' Ghana now getting into the groove, Afriyie Barnieh and Kofi Kordzi are already pushing for the opener.
7' The game is building up nicely as Sudan ups the tempo of the game.
11' Free kick for Sudan in a good area. It is taken but the Ghana defense is strong and clears the ball to safety.
15' Ghana 0-0 Sudan.
18' Ghana enjoying a good spell of ball possession but failing to hit the target.
19' Close!! Jonah Attuquaye is close to scoring for Ghana. His effort unluckily hits the upright.
21' There is a temporary holdup. A Sudan player is down injured and needs urgent medical attention. This does not look good.
25' Sudan forced to make a substitution. Salaa is unable to continue the game after that injury.
28' Jonah Attuquaye tries an effort from distance, it takes a deflection and ends up being an easy save for the Sudan goalkeeper.
32' Goal!!!! Sudan takes a deserved lead. What a goal after a delightful piece of play.
35' Ghana still dominating possession but is unable to create good goal-scoring chances. The Black Galaxies still trailing.
38' Not a very good performance from the Black Galaxies. This team needs to improve and start to create chances.
40' We are into the last five matches of the game.
45' We will do five minutes of additional time. Ghana 0-1 Sudan.
45+3 Goal!!! Ghana scores to restore parity. Defender Konadu Yiadom on the end of a loose ball and finds the back of the Sudan net.
45+5' The referee blows his whistle to bring the first half of the game to a close.
Halftime: Ghana 1-1 Sudan.
We will be back after 15 minutes with action from the second half.
Second half:
46' The second half of the game has commenced. It is Sudan with the first kick to get us going.
47' CLOSE! Jonah Attuquaye threatens with a feeble shot at goal. He manages to threaten the goalkeeper but no worry for Sudan in the end as the effort misses the target.
50' A very good start from the two teams in the second half. End-to-end stuff.. Who gets the second goal?
52' Great cross from Augustine Agyapong finds Daniel Afriyie Barnieh but his effort goes over the bar. That should have hit the back of the Sudan net.
55' Ghana 1-1 Sudan.
57' An exciting contest for the neutrals here as we approach the hour mark. It's still level.
60' Daniel Afriyie Barnieh goes to the ground in the Sudan area. Shouts for a penalty but the referee waves play on.
64' After a VAR review, the referee has awarded Ghana a penalty kick.
65' Goal!!! Ghana takes the lead for the first time in the match. Daniel Afriyie Barnieh sends the goalkeeper the wrong way and scores in fine fashion.
67' Afriyie Barnieh through on gaol, he shoots wide. That should have been a goal.
70' Ghana 0-0 Sudan.
72' Will there be a way back for Sudan?
73' Sudan awarded a free-kick right in front of the Ghana box. A very good chance to score.
74' Ahmed Ahmed attempts to score directly from the free-kick. His effort is poor and goes over the bar.
77' Dennis Korsah smartly picks Kofi Kordzi, he then sets Afriyie Barnieh, but the flag is already up for offside.
79' Goal!!! Daniel Afriyie Barnieh scores again to double the lead for Ghana.
82' After consulting the VAR, the referee has ruled out the goal for offside. Ghana 2-1 Sudan.
85' What a brilliant stop from Danlad Ibrahim. That was heading in.
86' We are now in the final minutes of this Group C contest.
90' Goal!!! Sudan scoreS to spoil Ghana's party. Hold On!! Referee spots and infringement and rules the goal out. WE will do six minutes of additional time.
90+8 Suraj Seidu scores for Ghana to put the game to bed. 3-1
Full Time: Ghana takes all three points after a dramatic end to the contest that saw Daniel Afriyie Barnieh being given the marching orders.