Asante Kotoko defender Abdul Ismail Ganiu excelled on his Black Stars debut with a top performance in the game against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The former Karela United man after displaying an outstanding form for the Porcupine Warriors in the Ghana Premier League since the start of the season earned a call-up to the national team last month.
Today, he was handed a starting role by Coach CK Akonnor to play for the Black Stars when the team faced off with the Bafana Bafana at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
Paired with Nicholas Opoku in the centre of defense, Abdul Ismail Ganiu impressed and made crucial clearances to keep his team in the game.
At the end of an encounter that ended 1-1, the Asante Kotoko centre-back earned a rating of 7 for his top performance.
Ghana with the draw today has sealed qualification to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.