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Andre Ayew confident Ghana will bounce back from defeat against Morocco <\/b><\/p>\n
Milovan Rajevac calls for calm after Morocco defeat <\/p>\n
Ghana to face Gabon on Friday<\/p>\n
An 81st-minute goal by Sofiane Boufal earned Morocco their first three points of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, ongoing in Cameroon. <\/p>\n
The Moroccans picked the three maximum points at the expense of the Ghana Black Stars who are chasing their fifth AFCON trophy. <\/p>\n
In an extremely lackluster performance from Milovan Rajevac\u2019s men, Ghana bowed to a late goal from a Moroccan team that had at least four of its players being hit with coronavirus. <\/p>\n
As part of GhanaWeb’s review of the game, we look at the five reasons that caused Ghana\u2019s defeat against Morocco. <\/p>\n
Stars failing to show up<\/b><\/p>\n
In arguably the biggest game for the Black Stars as far as Group C is concerned, Ghana\u2019s top-rated players failed to glitter.<\/p>\n
The likes of Thomas Partey, Andre Ayew, and Jordan Ayew who had been billed to be the big boys of this team put up a poor show. <\/p>\n
Thomas Partey was at fault for the goal and the Ayew brothers were basically non-existent after the 60th minute. <\/p>\n
Costly mistakes<\/b><\/p>\n
TWI NEWS<\/span><\/p>\n That it was a mistake that led to the goal sums up what can be termed as an error-riddled performance from the Black Stars. <\/p>\n Alexander Djiku, Thomas Partey, Daniel Amartey, Baba Iddrisu among others gave away balls in positions that could have hurt the Black Stars. <\/p>\n On the offensive, error in judgment, particularly from Kamaldeen, Joseph Paintsil, and Jordan Ayew made Ghana blunt up front. <\/p>\n Milo\u2019s approach<\/b><\/p>\n TWI NEWS<\/span><\/p>\n It was obvious that Milovan Rajevac wanted to rely on the wingers to fashion out chances for the Black Stars. <\/p>\n Kamaldeen and Joseph Paintsil were supposed to be the creators with their runs from either side opening gaps for the Black Stars. Bar a few occasions when both wingers showed glimpses, it was largely a poor showing from them. <\/p>\n Again the decision to cede possession in the second half and play for a draw turned out to be a disaster as Ghana were sucker-punched. <\/p>\n Late substitutions<\/b><\/p>\n TWI NEWS<\/span><\/p>\n The gravest of coach Milovan Rajevac\u2019s sins on the night was his decision to delay the introduction of fresh legs into the game. <\/p>\n As early as the first half, the game was calling for a creator and a target man. The Black Stars were struggling to create openings and with Fatawu Issahaku on the bench, Ghanaians expected Milo to bring him on but it had to take a Moroccan goal to compel the Serbian trainer to ring the changes. <\/p>\n Also, in making those changes, Milovan Rajevac hauled Ghana\u2019s best player on the night, Joseph Paintsil, and left the Ayew brothers on the pitch. <\/p>\n Blunt Black Stars<\/b><\/p>\n TWI NEWS<\/span><\/p>\n Milovan Rajevac\u2019s first stint with the Black Stars thrived on a creative midfield and potent target man in Asamoah Gyan. <\/p>\n It is safe to say the current Black Stars team lack the quality of the Kevin-Prince Boateng’s, Muntaris, Appiahs, and the Gyans who could conjure something out of nothing and make things happen for the team. <\/p>\n The team is struggling to create chances and the game against Morocco proved how difficult it will be for Ghana to get goals.<\/p>\n