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LIVE UPDATES: Ghana 2-2 Uganda – International Friendly

Published on: 26 March 2024
LIVE UPDATES: Ghana 2-2 Uganda – International Friendly
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Good evening and welcome to the live text commentary of the international friendly match between Ghana and Uganda.

The Black Stars are locking horns with the Cranes this evening in their second friendly game of the March international break.

Ahead of kick-off, Ghana coach Otto Addo has named his starting eleven.

Jojo Wollacott has replaced Lawrence Ati-Zigi in goal while there are also starting spots for Cercle Brugge midfielder Abu Francis, and Leicester City's Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

Denis Odoi replaces Alidu Seidu on the right side of defense while Ebenezer Annan is the final new name on the team sheet.

Edmund Addo continued in his place as central defender and would pair with Jerome Opoku as the two center backs.

Jordan Ayew maintained his place as the captain of the team as his brother Andre Ayew settles for a place on the bench.

The game will kick off at 4 pm at the Stade Marrakesh.

We are now 15 minutes away from kick-off.

First Half:

1' The match has officially kicked off. It is Uganda with the first kick of the game.

3' Ghana all over Uganda in the early exchanges.

5' Goal!!! Ghana has equalised the first goal. It is defender Jerome Opoku with the equaliser. Jordan Ayew with the assist.

8' The Ugandans are gradually getting into their stride. Good game so far.

10' Ghana still leading although the Black Stars are yet to take control of the contest.

13' Uganda not playing badly at all. They are still in the game.

17' The Black Stars not looking themselves. They need to up their game.

21' Uganda has been awarded a penalty kick. Steven Mukwala scores from the spot to make it 1-1.

23' Black Stars are now in control of the match. The players are now pushing to get back into the lead.

27' Goal!!! The Black Stars are back in the lead as Jordan Ayew scores the penalty.

30' Abdul Fatawu Issahaku with a good display in the flanks to go past his marker. His cross unfortunately has too much power and eludes Jordan Ayew.

34' Uganda back in control of the game in the last four minutes. The Cranes are eagerly looking for their second goal.

37' Antoine Semenyo is through on goal but the referee whistles to give an offside. A good pass from Francis Abu over the top.

40' We are into the last five minutes of the game.

42' Ebenezer Annan with a fine cross that finds Antoine Semenyo, he lays a pass to Issahaku but his effort is over the bar.

45' We will do just a minute of added time.

Halftime: We head into the break with Ghana leading 2-1. Good exercise from both national teams.

We will be back after 15 minutes for the second-half updates.

Second Half:

46' We are back for the second 45 minutes. Will there be more goals?

49' Abdul Fatawu Issahaku finds Antoine Semenyo with a fine pass but the striker only finds the side net. Poor effort.

53' Good exchanges between the two national teams. It's now end-to-end action as all players try to express themselves.

58' Great Save. Ghana goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott pulls off an impressive save to keep Ghana in the lead.

62' Good work from Abdul Fatawu Issahaku on the flanks earns Ghana a corner kick.

66' Black Stars coach Otto Addo has introduced Forson Amankwah and Alidu Seidu into the game.

73' Goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott makes a good save from close range to deny Uganda a second goal.

78' It's been a good end-to-end action in the second half but no goals. Will there be a goal before full-time?

80' We are now 10 minutes into the second half.

82' Goal!!! Uganda has scored again. It's now 2-2.

86' Uganda now pushing for a winning goal. The Cranes have a corner kick. It is taken but nothing comes out of it.

90' We will play four minutes of added time.

Full Time: It's all over in Morocco. Ghana ends the international break with a defeat to Nigeria and a draw to Uganda.

Thank you for joining us for the live commentary. We are back in June when the Black Stars regroup for the next round of games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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