Osman Bukari’s ‘First Touch’ Goal Earns Ghana A Draw Against Angola

Ghana remained unbeaten in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following a 1-1 away draw with the Palancras Negras of Angola at the Estadio de Novembro.

The Black Stars managed to maintain their top spot of Group E after holding Angola to a one-all draw in the match-day four of the qualification round for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for next year in Ivory Coast.

Chris Hughton began without Thomas Partey on the pitch due to a knock. That called for double pivot of Salis Abdul Samed and Edmund Addo in midfield.

The game started with so much speed and pressure from the homesters in a quest to seeking an early goal. Their speedsters on the flanks really kept the Ghanaian backline on their toes at the start.

Huge shout for a penalty on the 5th minute after Helder Costa was brought down in the box by Gideon Mensah but the referee waved play on.

Ghana with their first attempt on goal on the 11th minute, Jordan Ayew took off his marker to send a teasing cross but was headed out to a wasted corner kick by Eddie Alfonso.

Terrific individual run subsequently from Kudus Mohammed saw him raced above a pool of defenders to set up Antoine Semenyo in the box but was dispossessed by the host backline.

Angola came so close to breaking the deadlock but Lawrence Ati Zigi rose up to the task to tip off a dangerous curling effort from Gelson to a wasted corner kick. That was close.

Jordan Ayew once again broke on a counter, cuts back to Kudus Mohammed who laid off finally to Edmund Addo but mis-kicked completely to a restart. It finished goalless at half time.

Back from recess, Helder Costa with a huge opportunity to snatch the lead he struck completely wide beyond target.

Momentarily, Angola were given a ridiculous penalty after Daniel Amartey got penalized for bringing down Gelson in the box.

Lucas Joao stepped up on the 51st minute and scored beautifully to put the Palancas Negras in front.

The Black Stars with an opportunity to reduce the deficit on the 59th minute after Joseph Paintsil went pass his marker to hit a strong one but was way off target.

Persistent pressure from the visitors finally earned them the leveller on the 72nd minute through substitute Osman Bukari who connected Josephqa Paintsil’s cross with his first touch.

 

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On the 81st minute, Joseph Paintsil came so close to putting Ghana in front for the first time in the game but his effort went off the crossbar. So close!

Inaki Williams with a glorious opportunity to put Ghana in front but Inaki Williams fired poorly and was collected calmly by Cruiz.

It finished 1-1 after full time in Luanda.

 

Below are some of the reactions from social media users after the game

 

 

No fancy football. Just direct stuff and that’s what you get from Osman Bukari.

— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) March 27, 2023

 

Osman Bukari is a better goal scorer than Lewandwoski. I speak for every football fan. pic.twitter.com/4sfyfUnrZq

— Kumasi Mayor🍥 (@HenryKnight_) March 27, 2023

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/FansArena4/status/1640414894175469587?s=20

 

 

What a goal by Osman Bukari. He did they Suuuuiiiiiiii after. Another reason why Ronaldo is the GOAT. #ANGGHA pic.twitter.com/fz4VaaDdjL

— Concra Gh (@GhConcra) March 27, 2023

 

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/yencomgh/status/1640417336120471553?s=20

 

 

 

 

 

OSMAN BUKARI!!!!!!!!

Joseph Paintsil hurried on the flanks, gave the ball to Bukari who kept his calm and slotted home the equalizer.

Angola 1-1 Ghana#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/xcrO4vrZx2

— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) March 27, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Osman Bukari and Joseph Paintsil, the two game changers#ANGGHA pic.twitter.com/e440dYiojY

— Helga Gokah (@GokahHelga) March 27, 2023

 

 

 

Osman Bukari ‘s Goal ⚽️

Let’s show love ❤️ Black Stars🇬🇭

Joseph Paintsil : Kudus : Chris Hughton pic.twitter.com/lUHEQPH7sq

— Esy 👅 (@esiquanin) March 27, 2023

 

 

 

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