{"id":37490,"date":"2023-09-08T02:11:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T02:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/?p=37490"},"modified":"2026-07-09T17:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:32:12","slug":"late-ernest-nuamah-strike-against-central-african-republic-car-sends-ghana-to-afcon-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/2023\/09\/08\/late-ernest-nuamah-strike-against-central-african-republic-car-sends-ghana-to-afcon-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Ernest Nuamah strike against Central African Republic (CAR) sends Ghana to AFCON 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Black Stars of Ghana came from behind to defeat Central African Republic (CAR) 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium and clinched their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the guidance of Chris Hughton, youngsters, Mohammed Kudus and Ernest Nuamah<\/a>, rose to the occasion. Kudus’ precision free-kick in the 43rd minute and Nuamah’s close-range finish in the 88th minute secured their passage to Cote d’Ivoire, emerging as the top contenders from Group E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early exchanges saw the Wild Beasts of CAR asserting dominance, a testament to their aggressive approach. Louis Mafouta’s 25th-minute breakthrough, exploiting a gap in Ghana’s defence, swung the momentum in favour of CAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goduine Koyalipou’s earlier attempt had forced an acrobatic save from Ghana’s goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, setting the stage for the high-stakes clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Black Stars struggled to forge opportunities from open play, a crucial setpiece near the 18-yard box provided a lifeline. It was Kudus who stepped up, elegantly slotting the ball past CAR’s keeper Geoffrey Lembet with his left foot and levelling the score just before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the teams regrouped at the break, the scoreline remained locked at one apiece, setting the stage for an intense second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAR persisted in their aggressive tactics, applying relentless pressure on Ghana’s resolute defence. A blistering rebound shot narrowly missed the target, while Salis Abdul Samed’s attempt, orchestrated by Nuamah, found itself safely nestled in Lembet’s grasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, in a moment of brilliance, Ernest Nuamah found the back of the net, capitalizing on Antoine Semenyo’s<\/a> precise pass. The 19-year-old Lyon striker’s clinical finish sealed the deal for Ghana, securing their ticket to the AFCON for a 10th consecutive time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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