Gambia fight back from 2-0 down to beat Ghana 4-2 in Afcon qualifying thriller

Gambia came from two goals down to beat Ghana 4-2 in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with E. Colley scoring twice in the second half to complete a remarkable comeback.

Ghana

• Benjamin Asare (5.68)
• K. Peprah Oppong (5.85)
• Jonas Adjetey (5.72)
• J. Opoku (6.36)
• G. Mensah (5.6)
• E. Nuamah (7.4)
• K. Sibo (6.06)
• Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi (6.24)
• A. Fatawu (6.84)
• B. Thomas-Asante (6.23)
• Felix Ohene Afena-Gyan (8.03)

Gambia

• B. Gaye (6.1)
• J. Ceesay (0)
• A. Saine (6.22)
• O. Colley (8.39)
• Y. Bojang (6.45)
• I. Touray (6.19)
• A. Sanyang (6.27)
• A. Barry (6.64)
• E. Adams (5.82)
• Suleiman Camara (6.89)
• M. Badamosi (7.08)

Substitutions:

Ghana

• B. Thomas-Asante (Benjamin Tetteh, 45)
• K. Sibo (Ibrahim Sulemana, 45)
• K. Peprah Oppong (Augustine Boakye, 74)
• E. Nuamah (C. Bonsu Baah, 85)

Gambia

• A. Sanyang (E. Colley, 59)
• Suleiman Camara (S. Sanyang, 74)
• A. Barry (M. Drammeh, 74)
• M. Badamosi (A. Bojang, 80)

Ball possession:

Ghana appeared to be in control after two quick goals from E. Nuamah and Felix Ohene Afena-Gyan put them 2-0 ahead before the 33rd minute. But Gambia responded with four unanswered goals, including strikes from M. Badamosi, O. Colley and E. Colley, to claim a memorable victory in Match Round 2.

Passes:

Nuamah opened the scoring for Ghana in the 27th minute, finishing a move that gave the hosts the early advantage. The forward was involved throughout the match and also created three key passes, as Ghana looked to build on their fast start.

Defense:

Six minutes later, Ghana doubled their lead. Felix Ohene Afena-Gyan found the net in the 33rd minute to make it 2-0 and was the most active Ghana player in terms of attempts on goal.

Face-to-face:

However, Gambia responded almost immediately. M. Badamosi reduced the deficit in the 37th minute before O. Colley equalised five minutes later, leaving the sides level at 2-2 at half-time.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• K. Peprah Oppong (Ghana) at 36 minute
• Benjamin Tetteh (Ghana) at 63 minute
• Y. Bojang (Gambia) at 36 minute
• E. Adams (Gambia) at 64 minute
• E. Colley (Gambia) at 69 minute

Penalties in a match:

• E. Nuamah (Ghana) at 27 minute
• M. Badamosi (Gambia) at 37 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Ghana – LL
• Gambia – WW

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. E. Colley (3, Gambia)
2. M. Badamosi (2, Gambia)
3. Chamito (2, Mozambique)
4. Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
5. None (2, Mauritius)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Ghana will play with Somalia. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Gambia will play with Ivory Coast. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.