World Cup 2022: Ex-Nigeria international blames Daniel Amartey for Uruguay’s first goal against Ghana

Published on: 05 December 2022

Former Nigerian international, Efan Ekoku believes some players in the Black Stars did not do well in the final Group H match in the World Cup against Uruguay.

According to him, defender Daniel Amartey is to be blamed for the first goal of Uruguay after kicking the air in an attempt to clear the cross.

In his view, attacker Jordan Ayew also failed to impress in the game leading to the defeat.

“Not clever play at all from Jordan Ayew, communication perhaps lacking. That is got to be dealt with, not once but twice.

“No reason for Daniel Amartey to go to ground, he is under no pressure. That is a wild swing, off balance,” Efan Ekoku said during the commentary of the match.

He added, “It is a decent save from the goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi. He will be disappointed that one of his teammates was not able to clear that. Just a little bit outnumbered on the far post. As simple as you like 1-0.”

In a game that ended 2-0 for Uruguay, the South Americans just like Ghana failed to advance to the Round 16 stage of the tournament in Qatar.

 

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