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A scene during the match<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Black Stars yesterday drew closer to qualifying for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) when they drew goalless with their Madagascan counterparts in Antananarivo.<\/p>\n

Ghana dominated play but struggled to penetrate the well composed Madagascar rear.<\/p>\n

A goal scoring opportunity presented itself to Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew after a pass from left back Patrick Kpozo when the game had barely developed, but failed to open the scoring.<\/p>\n

Few minutes later, the home side probed the visitors\u2019 vital area but Daniel Amartey and his compatriots provided cover for Lawrence Ati-Zigi.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Celta Vigo\u2019s defender, Joseph Aidoo towered and headed the ball away to safety when Madagascar multiplied in attack.<\/p>\n

The Black Stars resumed the game more aggressively, which resulted in Thomas Partey\u2019s strike, but the Madagascan goalkeeper parried the ball away.<\/p>\n

The barren scoreline hands Ghana nine points.<\/p>\n

The Chris Houghton\u2019s men will host Central Africa Republic in their last game in Ghana in September.<\/p>\n

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By Kofi Owusu Aduonum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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