{"id":79453,"date":"2023-06-27T23:11:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T23:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/27\/ghana-humbled-with-5-1-defeat-by-morocco\/"},"modified":"2023-06-27T23:11:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T23:11:56","slug":"ghana-humbled-with-5-1-defeat-by-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/27\/ghana-humbled-with-5-1-defeat-by-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana humbled with 5-1 defeat by Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Black Meteors of Ghana endured a demoralizing defeat as they were crushed 5-1 by Morocco in their second group match at the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s performance got off to a disastrous start, conceding two goals within the opening 14 minutes of the game.<\/p>\n

In the sixth minute, their defense faltered when the host nation was awarded a corner kick, allowing Abdessamad Ezzalzouli to set up Amir Richardson for the first goal of the match.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Ismael Salibari extended Morocco\u2019s lead in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a disorganized Ghanaian defense and lofting the ball over Danland Ibrahim after a pass exchange with Yanis Begraoui.<\/p>\n

Begraoui then sealed a well-executed team goal in the 29th minute, making it 3-0 and putting the game out of reach for Ghana.<\/p>\n

However, Ibrahim Tanko\u2019s side managed to pull one back through Salim Adams, who found the net from the rebound after Abdul Fatawu Issahaku\u2019s initial shot was blocked.<\/p>\n

Shortly after, Adams had a potential goal disallowed as the ball was deemed to have gone out of play.<\/p>\n

The halftime interval provided Ghana an opportunity to regroup, but their hopes were dashed immediately after the break when Ezzalzouli capitalized on a failed clearance by Terry Yegbe to score Morocco\u2019s fourth goal.<\/p>\n

The lead was swiftly extended as Morocco capitalized on a failed corner kick attempt by Ghana, launching a swift counter-attack that led to Begraoui scoring his second goal of the night, making it 5-1.<\/p>\n

In the closing moments of the game, Zubairu Ibrahim had a chance to narrow the deficit to 5-2 after being set up by Ernest Nuamah, but his effort struck the far post.<\/p>\n

Morocco had a sixth goal disallowed for offside in additional time, concluding the match with a resounding 5-1 victory.<\/p>\n

With this defeat, the Black Meteors have dropped to third place in Group A after playing two matches.<\/p>\n

Their upcoming game against Guinea will be a must-win situation, as anything less would result in their elimination from the competition and the end of their aspirations to secure a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.<\/p>\n

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