The Black Stars have lost their opening match against the Teranga Lions of Senegal in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
The Black Stars took the lead in the 15th minute after captain of the day, Dede Ayew scored through a penalty but the Senegalese cancelled Ghana’s lead 57th minute.
This was after the Senegal goalkeeper brought down midfielder Christian Atsu in the penalty area.
Penalty!!! Atus is tripped in the box after running onto a lovely through ball and wins a penalty #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
Midfielder Jordan Ayew, who seems to be having a good game, delivered a defense-splitting-pass which put Atsu through for the penalty.
Goooaaall!! .@AyewAndre is the coolest man in the stadium as he steps up to convert and the Black Stars lead. #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
22 mins: J Ayew drives through the Senegalese midfield and feeds Atsu who really should have scored but bends it past the post #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
The impressive Senegalese got the winner in injury time [93rd minute] to go top of the group.
24 mins: the Senegal defence can’t handle J. Ayew, almost swapping shirts with him while Atsu goes down after a meaty challenge #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
28 mins: GREAT SAVE from Braimah as the Senegalese look set to equalise. The Teranga Lions are beginning to exert some pressure #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
32: Lots of fouls breaking up play now as Senegal win yet another free-kick which is headed clear. Still 1-0 to the stars #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
33 mins: ANOTHER WONDERFUL SAVE from Braimah after a lovely acrobatic shot from the Senegalese forward.The corner is headed wide #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
35 mins: A horrible attempt at a clearance from Senega; keeper Coundoul and Ghana win a corner which is headed over by Amartey #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
38 mins: An umpteenth free-kick for Senegal goes out for a corner which Braimah gets a hand to. Great from the keeper so far #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
41 mins: Wonderful play from J. Ayew as he lifts a cross into the box for Atsu who volleys straight at the keeper. Gyan who? #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
41 mins: Wonderful play from J. Ayew as he lifts a cross into the box for Atsu who volleys straight at the keeper. Gyan who? #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
43 mins: Rahman hits a cross which goes over. Ghana well on top. But the Senegalese look dangerous when they come foward #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
45 mins: Goalscorer @AyewAndre has played well but his brother will steal the first half headlines #AFCON2015 pic.twitter.com/uLtuQxvW7o — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
Kick-off in the second-half: Ghana 1-0 Senegal #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
Sen. coach Giresse will be pleased with his team’s response but they must be more clinical #AFCON2015 pic.twitter.com/mok8XAmp5Z — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
47 mins: Senegal main man Cisse has not been too involved so far. Will things change in this half? #AFCON2015 pic.twitter.com/UYqgZJFXLx
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
VIDEO: André Ayew’s goal: http://t.co/Opfk28IPFl #afcon2015 — Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) January 19, 2015
51 mins: Substitute Lamine Gassama is fouled by Baba and another free-kick for Senegal which is cleared #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
53 mins: Ghana attack on the right and Afful wins a corner which is wasted by Atsu #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
54 mins: Hearts in mouths for the Black Stars as a shot from Senegal flashes just wide #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
57 mins: Goooaalll. Senegal equalise. It’s 1-1 #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
60 mins: Mame Diouf converts a rebound and the Senegales are level. They are now pouring forward at every opportunity #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
63 mins: The Ghanaians look stunned after conceding that goal and are struggling to keep possession. Senegal have momemtum #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
65 mins: Diouf goes on a run through the Stars midfield and is brought down by @AyewAndre who is booked. #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
65 mins: the free-kick comes off the wall and goes out for a corner which is headed clear. Disappointing from Senegal there #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
66 mins: But Senegal come back and really should take the lead but the chance is missed. Wakaso comes on for @ChristianAtsu20 #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
69 mins: Pressure mounting on the Black Stars as the Senegalese sense some uncertainty in the Ghanaian defence. #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
71 mins: Mistake by the Senegal defence and Ghana win a free-kick in a wonderful position. dead center, about 25 yards #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
72 mins; J. Ayew gets the ball over the wall but over the bar as well and chance missed #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
74 mins: @AyewAndre charges into the Senegalese defence but is eventually dispossessed. #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
76 mins: Just under a quarter of an hour to go. Still 1-1. A ball is put into the box and Braimah flaps at it but it is cleared #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
78 mins: Rabiu with a loose touch in midfield and he brings down his opponent. Yellow Card #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
79 mins: The free-kick is headed straight at Braimah. Mensah then gives the ball away and Senegal attack but the shot is woeful. #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
79 mins: The free-kick is headed straight at Braimah. Mensah then gives the ball away and Senegal attack but the shot is woeful. #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
84 mins: Ghana struggling to get out of their half. Afriyie-Acquah comes on for Rabiu . #AFCON2015 pic.twitter.com/iPpfYLUJFW — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
86 mins: Chances beginning to pile up for Senegal as substitute Sow hits one straight at Braimah. Senegal seeing most of the ball #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
87 mins: BIG CHANCE for Ghana as J. Ayew heads just wide. David Accam comes on for @AyewAndre #AFCON2015 — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
91 mins: Accam shows some lovely feet as he runs at the Senegalese defence. Ghana eventually win a corner which is wasted #AFCON2015
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) January 19, 2015
By: Nana Boakye-Yiadom/citifmonline.com/Ghana