A 2-1 opening match loss to Cape Verde sees Ghana bottom of Group B in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in La Côte d’Ivoire.
The four-time champions succumbed to an injury-time goal by Garry Rodrigues to continue their winless streak in the tournament.
Jamiro Montero capitalised on a parry from goalkeeper Richard Ofori to break the deadlock at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium on Sunday, January 14.
But a feisty Alexander Djiku, who was eventually named Man of the Match, restored parity for the Black Stars in the second half as he headed his side back into the game.
Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo had to consult the video assistant referee (VAR) multiple times during the game.
His first consultation ruled out Majeed Ashimeru’s 20-yard strike, which was initially celebrated as the equalizer.
But subsequent VAR consultations kept the flow of the game.
Just seconds into the 8 additional minutes showcased by the fourth official, Rodriguez took advantage of a defensive lapse in concentration on the part of the Black Stars to clinch the winner for his side.
The win lifts the Blue Sharks to top of Group B.
Egypt and Mozambique share the 2nd and 3rd positions after drawing 2-2 in the earlier Group B encounter. Ghana are bottom.
The Black Stars and the Pharaohs will face off in the next encounter on Thursday, January 18 while the Cape Verdeans face the Mozambicans the following day.
