Two goals from Jordan Ayew was enough as Black Stars of Ghana managed to beat Ethiopia 2:0 in the 2019 AFCON qualifier.
Ethiopia who were charged to secure the three maximum points to boost their AFCON qualification hosted the Black Stars today at the Addis Ababa Sports Stadium.
Andre Ayew captained the team today as first team captain Asamoah Gyan was on the bench for Ghana in the Group F encounter today 18th November,2018.
Coach Kwesi Appiah completed his attack with Newcastle sensation Christian Atsu, Emmanuel Boateng who ply his trade for Spanish Laliga side Levante together with the man of the moment Jordan Ayew.
In the defense of the Black Stars, TSG Hoffeinham’s Kasim Nuhu partnerd the experienced John Boye whereas Harrison Afful operated from the right back position with Lumor Agbeyiandan at the left side of the defense.
Ghana had the first goal as early as the 3rd minutes courtesy a brilliant pass from the midfield by Harrison Afful to Jordan Ayew who converted the ball to shut the noisy Ethiopians.
The Crystal Palace forward, Jordan Ayew doubled the score for Ghana after clinically slotting a ball from the spot on the 23rd minutes.
Ghana ended the first half with a 2:0 lead kind- courtesy Jordan Ayew’ double.
The Ethiopians came back strong in the second half to the a consolation and probably the equalizer but all efforts went fruitless as coach Kwesi Appiah’ side managed to composed themselves at the back.
Captain Andre Ayew and Emmanuel Boateng squandered some glorious opportunities that could have increase the goal tally for Ghana in the second half.
The game after the ninety minutes ended 2:0 in favor of the visitors.
The brace from Jordan Ayew makes it his 14th International goals for Black Stars in his 47 appearance.
The sounding victory put Ghana second on the group with 6 points after 3 matches and enrich their chances of qualifying to the 2019 AFCON in Cameroon.
