Angola stuns Ghana with late winner in AFCON Qualifier

Kumasi, Ghana - The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat to Angola in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday.

Substitute Milson scored the winning goal in the 95th minute, breaking Ghana's 24-year unbeaten record in Kumasi and handing the team their first opening-game loss in AFCON qualifiers in a long time.

Despite dominating possession, Ghana struggled to break down Angola's defense, with Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo coming close but unable to find the back of the net.

The defeat marks a disappointing start to Otto Addo's campaign, with the team now shifting focus to their next match against Niger on Monday.

The loss also marks the end of Ghana's impressive home record, leaving fans stunned and eager for a rebound in the upcoming fixture.

Source : Lead News Online