Acheampong, could not continue the game as he gave way for Jeffery Schlup due to injury at the beginning of the first half. John Boye was at the right place and in the right time to double Ghana’s lead in the 57th minute after Christian Atsu’s effort long-range effort was cleared off the Black Mambas goal-line.
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An early goal from Frank Acheampong helped Ghana to a 3-1 defeat of Mozambique as they maintained their 100 percent record in the African Nations Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
Mozambique’s consolation came by the 67 minute when Pelembe set up Bravos do Maquis FC striker Apson Manjate Sonito , whose close-range header floated into the top-right corner of Ghana post to alter the scoreline to 3-1.
He subsequently picked up a knock and had to be replaced by Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu.
Ghana, now has 9 points from three straight matches.
Comoros got their first win of the campaign in Group D as they beat Botswana 1-0 courtesy of a goal from El Fardou Ben Nabouhane on the hour.
Liberia earned a 1-0 win away to Djibouti in Group A, taking them level with leaders Togo on six points.
Asked before the game about the Knicks’ motivation, Anthony said: “It’s about our own individual pride and competing”.
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Madagascar had to settle for a 1-1 home draw with Central African Republic in Group B and remain bottom with two points from three matches.
