Ghana wrapped up their 2019 AFCON qualifiers by beating Kenya by a goal to nil.
Caleb Ekuban scored the only goal of the game in the 85th minute to give Black Stars the needed win.
Footballmadeinghana.com rated the performance of the players of both side after the game.
Ghana
Richard Ofori- ( 7 /10) Commanding performance by Richard Ofori. Made a great save in the second half to denied Juma. Commanded his defense very well.
,Lumor Agbenyenu – ( 7 /10) – Combined with Atsu and caused a lot of problems for the Kenya on the left side. He can still improve on his final delivery.
John Boye – (6 /10) Nearly gifted Kenya a goal , he will thank his stars and Richard Ofori for saving his arse. Has to do away with his complacency.
Daniel Opare – ( 6/10) A mix performance from the lad. Very good on the attack but struggled at times when making final decision.
Kasim Nuhu Adams – ( 7/10 Great game by the former Medeama defender. Was very comfortable at the back. Didn’t lose any duel against Juma. Covered a lot for the Shaky John Boye.
Thomas Teye Partey – ( 7 /10)
Looked slow and was caught on the ball several times, below his imperious best. Still made a lot of impact to stop the visitors
Mubarak Wakaso ( 7 /10) – He never put his foot wrong in the game. Was everywhere on the pitch. Got his long range passe on point .
Andre Ayew – ( 6/10) Not the best performance from the Captain. Will be disappointed his goal was disallowed after pouncing on a rebound. He worked very hard for the team.
Emmanuel Boateng,- ( 6/10) – The Striker Struggled to get himself in the game. Couldn’t get the supplies he was craving for throughout his stay on the pitch. Not surprise he was withdraw.
Christian Atsu – ( 7 /10 ) One of the brightest spot in the Ghana team. He was a thorn in the flesh if the Kenyans. Caused a lot of problems on both wings. He will feel let down with his final delivery .
Jordan Ayew – (6 /10) Had to drop deep in midfield in search of the ball. Won a lot of fouls at dangerous position as he was been kicked by the hapless Kenyan defense.
Substitute
Caleb Ekuban- ( 7 /10) – A goal on his debut. Made use of his chance and write his name in the nation folklore.
Ernest Asante – ( 5/10) Didn’t get enough opportunity to justify his inclusion in the team.
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Kenya
Patrick Matasi (GK) – ( 5 /10) – He could have done better on Ghana’s goal. A bit shaky manning the goalposts for the Harambee Stars.
Philemon Otieno, – ( 7/10) Good game by Otieno. Very dangerous running on the flanks. Gave Opare a good run for his money.
Musa Mohammed – ( 6/10) Shackled Boateng well and was comfortable playing at the back.
Joash Onyango – (6 /10)
Faded with time and it was his lack of positional awareness which let Ekuban got the only goal in in the game.
Eric Ouma – ( 7/10) Continues to improve as a defender. Perfectly placed to deal with every danger by Atsu and Boateng. Was very dominant at the back.
Victor Wanyama – ( 6/10)
Picked to aid ball circulation but he couldn’t help control the game. Was left chasing the ball in the middle.
David Odhiambo Owino – ( 7 /10) Just as the entire Kenya side, Owino looked solid in the first half. He marked out Andre Ayew of the game during large durations of the first half but the second half saw a stark contrast in his performance.
Eric Johanna Omondi – (7 /10) Good game by Omondi , was the link between the midfield and the attack. He will be proud of his performance despite his team defeat.
Francis Kahata – ( 6/10) Very Solid in midfield as they looked to manage the game. Brought Jordan Ayew down on several occasions.
Johanna Omollo – ( 6/10) Operated as another midfielder as Sebastian Migne look to tighten his midfield. Decent performance
Masoud Juma – ( 6 /10)
Poor first half performance bit improve in the second half. Came so close but was denied by the impressive Richard Ofori
Substitute
Pistone Matamba – ( 5 /10) – Brought on to add more energy in midfield. Was tactically discipline after his cameo.
By: Abdul Wadudu Osman
