Ghana 3-1 Togo: Wakaso’s Thunderbolt Secures Black Stars’ AFCON Qualification
Ghana sealed their place at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Togo in the final round of qualifiers, held in Tamale on Wednesday. Among the standout moments was a sensational strike from midfielder Mubarak Wakaso, whose long-range effort stunned both the Togolese side and the home crowd.
The Celtic Glasgow player doubled Ghana’s lead with a remarkable 40-meter rocket, leaving Togolese goalkeeper Agassa Kossi with no chance. The goal, which showcased Wakaso’s trademark power and precision, sent fans into a frenzy and added to his growing reputation as a specialist in long-distance strikes.
⚽ Watch Wakaso’s goal vs Togo:
[youtube link: http://youtu.be/v7AG3tTNZUI]
Wakaso, aged 24 at the time, has a history of scoring stunning goals from range. He previously lit up the pitch with a similar effort while playing for Villarreal, scoring a memorable goal against Lazio in a 3-1 win during a pre-season clash in July 2011.
⚽ Watch Wakaso’s goal vs Lazio (2011):
[youtube link: http://youtu.be/MH93GaCsL4w]
Ghana’s dominant performance capped off a strong qualifying campaign, with Wakaso’s strike standing out as one of the highlights. The Black Stars will now look ahead to Equatorial Guinea with renewed confidence and the hope of ending their long AFCON title drought.
