Sports News of Sunday, 28 March 2021

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Under-fire Baba Rahman score debut goal as Ghana brush aside Sao Tome to silence critics

Baba Rahman scored his debut goal for Ghana Baba Rahman scored his debut goal for Ghana

Abdul Baba Rahman scored his first goal as Ghana cantered to a resounding victory against Sao Tome and Principe in the final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Accra on Sunday.

The Black Stars are cruising to a comfortable finish in the qualifying race as they lead their opponents 3-1 at the Accra Sports stadium.

The PAOK left-back scored the third goal from an unfavourable right foot to ensure the Ghanaians finish Group C as winners.

France-based Nicholas Opoku opened the scoring after jumping high like a bird inside the box to head in a corner kick from the right taken by Kudus Mohammed on 12 minutes to give Ghana the lead.

Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew increased the tally to two from the spot-kick before Rahman added the third in the second half.

Goalkeeper Razak Abalora gifted the visitors a goal after Jokceleny Fernandes Carvalho capitalized on a goalkeeping howler to grab a consolation.

Ghana end Group C as winners on 13 points and qualify alongside Sudan who dished out a 2-0 win over South Africa.