Good afternoon and welcome to the live text coverage of the crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ethiopia and Ghana in South Africa.
As have been done on every matchday since the Black Stars commenced the campaign in Group G of the African qualifiers, the footballghana team is bringing to you the live play by play of action in today’s game.
Today’s match is a must win for Ghana to stay in contention for qualification to the final stage of the qualifiers to next year’s FIFA World Cup.
Ahead of kick off for the match at 13:00GMT, Ghana head coach Milovan Rajevac has named a strong attacking lineup.
Andre Ayew is captaining the team with brother Jordan Ayew leading the lines from the front with Striker Richmond Boakye Yiadom.
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Here is how we line up for today’s game against Ethiopia ⏰: 13:00PM GMT
16 Jojo Wollacot 2. Andrew Yiadom 17. Baba Rahman 15. Joseph Aidoo 18. Daniel Amartey 21. Idrrisu Baba 20. Mohammed Kudus 9.Jordan Ayew 10. Andre Ayew (c) 14. Boakye Yiadom 22.Kamal Deen
Kick off:
We are jus 15 minutes away from kick off.
1’ And we are off. The match has started at the Orlando Stadium. Game on!!
3’ Early exchanges between the Black Stars players as the team dominate the opponent early in the game.
6’ Ghana continue to look the lovely side but no threat yet created.
10’ The last few minutes has seen Ethiopia having most of the ball but nothing to show for it. A short for Ethiopia in the first 10 minutes and two for Ghana.
13’ Fantastic play by Mohammed Kudus. His seamless change of pace and the aggression play of the Black Stars has been impressive today.
18’ It’s been a good play by Ghana in the early parts of the Ghana. Andre Ayew had the best chance of the game but his effort was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. Looks like a good could come before halftime.
20: CHANCE for Ghana; Mohammed Kudus is brought down in a dangerous position.
21’ Goal!! Andre Ayew scored from a direct free-kick with a fantastic effort.
30’ It’s been all Ghana since that goal came. Ethiopia look well organized but unable to find their flow when attacking.
40’ Ghana must be careful now. The Ethiopians are gradually getting into their groove. Still advantage the Black Stars.
45’ We will do a minute of added time.
Halftime:
Andre Ayew’s free-kick goal gives Ghana the lead at the break.
We will be back after 15 minutes with the second half.
Second Half:
46’ We are back underway at the Orlando Stadium with the second half of the action.
52’ Ghana with some great team play but unfortunately the final pass is too heavy and goes out of play. Ethiopia will have a goal kick.
61' We make our first substitution:
Mubarak Wakaso comes on for Richmond Boakye-Yiadom.
72' GOAL! Ethiopia level!
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 1-1 🇬🇭 Ghana
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80’ Free kick for Ghana in a dangerous position. This could be a goal.
81’ Free kick Easter by Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.
90’ We will do four minutes of additional time.
Full Time:
Ethiopia holds Ghana to a 1-1 draw as Black Stars suffer major qualification setback.