Wakaso Mubarak, the Ghanaian midfielder, emerged as the hero of the first quarter-final in the 2013 CAN. He played a crucial role in Ghana’s victory over Cape Verde:
- Penalty Goal: Wakaso Mubarak scored the opening goal of the match in the 54th minute, converting a penalty awarded to Ghana after a foul by Carlitos on Gyan in the Cape Verde area.
- Second Goal: In the last minute of the match, Wakaso Mubarak scored a second goal, securing Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Cape Verde.
Ghana’s win in this quarter-final match means they advance to the semi-finals and will face the winner of the Togo-Burkina Faso match. The performance of Wakaso Mubarak played a significant role in securing Ghana’s spot in the next stage of the tournament.
