Ghana\u2019s chances of qualifying for the next round of the 2023 AFCON have been dealt a major blow after the Black Stars suffered another late meltdown to draw 2-2 with Mozambique.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ghana took a 2-0 lead through two converted penalty kicks by Jordan Ayew, but two goals in the 91st and 94th minutes, respectively, from Geny Catamo and Reinildo Mandava wiped out Ghana\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n Catamo\u2019s penalty kick was awarded after the ball struck Black Stars captain Andre Ayew\u2019s hand inside the penalty box.<\/p>\n The result means Ghana\u2019s chances of progressing to the next round as one of the best third-placed teams are in serious danger.<\/p>\n The Black Stars have just two points after drawing 2-2 with Egypt and losing 1-2 to Cape Verde in the previous games in Group B.<\/p>\n Chris Hughton\u2019s men have a goal difference of -1 and sit behind the host nation Cote D\u2019Ivoire (three points) in the standings of the third-best teams battling for a spot in the next round, despite Cote D\u2019Ivoire suffering a shock 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea.<\/p>\n Cape Verde\u2019s 2-2 draw with Egypt means the Blue Sharks top Group B with seven points, while Egypt progresses automatically after picking up three points from three draws in three contests.<\/p>\n Zambia, Namibia, Tunisia, Cameroon, and Algeria are in the mix to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jordan-Ayew-1024x1003-1.jpg\")
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