Here’s how the players fared in a frustrating afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium:
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (5) – The goalkeeper had a relatively quiet game but pulled off a crucial save from a Sudan free kick in the second half, preventing an upset.
Alidu Seidu (5) – Seidu worked hard but was indecisive in key moments. He remained solid defensively, though his contribution in attack was limited.
Mohammed Salisu (5) – Solid at the back, the Monaco defender had little pressure from the Sudanese attack and did well in his role.
Alexander Djiku (5) – Djiku, too, faced minimal pressure but handled his defensive duties adequately.
Gideon Mensah (5) – Though he started well, Mensah appeared tired as the game wore on, struggling to make the right decisions in attacking positions.
Ibrahim Sulemana (6) – Making his first start for the Black Stars, Sulemana took some time to settle but improved in the second half.
Elisha Owusu (5) – It was a challenging afternoon for Owusu, yet he managed to stabilize the midfield somewhat in the second half.
Ernest Nuamah (4) – Nuamah couldn’t assert himself as expected and looked off the pace, unable to control the midfield.
Mohammed Kudus (5) – Wearing the captain’s armband for the first time, Kudus struggled to influence the game, with missed chances and a generally subpar performance by his standards.
Jordan Ayew (4) – A disappointing outing for the Leicester City forward, who couldn’t make an impact in attack.
Antoine Semenyo (4) – While he worked hard off the ball, Semenyo’s finishing was poor, squandering several chances.
Fatawu Issahaku (3) – Coming off the bench, Issahaku was wasteful in front of goal, missing a key opportunity to clinch the win.
Inaki Williams (3) – Williams, too, missed a crucial chance after his introduction, failing to make a difference off the bench.
Michael Baidoo (N/A) – Baidoo had limited time to influence the game and did not make a significant impact.
Black Stars’ hopes for AFCON qualification now hinge on winning their remaining fixtures. They’ll face Sudan again on Monday in Libya, a game that will be crucial to their campaign. Ghana will need a more clinical performance to avoid a repeat of their 2004 AFCON qualification failure.
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