Ghana vs Sao Tome and Principe, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Ghana
  • 12': Nicholas Opoku
  • 31': Jordan Ayew
  • 60': Baba Rahman
FT
3 - 1
Sao Tome and Principe
  • 83': Iniesta

About

Ghana are hosting Sao Tome and Principe at , , , starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue:
Location: ,

AFCON Qualifying Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ivory Coast 2 +4 6
2 Gambia 2 +3 6
3 Somalia 2 -3 0
4 Ghana 2 -4 0
Full Standings

Line-Ups

GHA Ghana

No. Name
16 Razak Abalora (GK)
27 Ismail Ganiu Yellow Card
17 Baba Rahman
2 Benson Anang
4 Nicholas Opoku
20 Mohammed Kudus
7 Osman Bukari
5 Thomas Partey
11 Mubarak Wakaso
9 Jordan Ayew
10 André Ayew
Ghana Substitutes:
Ibrahim Danlad, Eric Ofori Antwi, Gladson Awako, Emmanuel Gyasi, Kwame Opoku, Kwame Poku, Joseph Esso, Justice Blay, Joseph Adjei, Kwasi Wriedt, Ibrahim Imoro, Emmanuel Boateng.

STP Sao Tome and Principe

No. Name
1 Primo (GK)
21 Nilton
5 Jardel Nazaré
3 Vava Pequeno Yellow Card
2 Ivonaldo Viegas
7 Joel Neves
8 Joçy
9 Eba Viegas
11 José Semedo
15 Ricardo Cardoso
10 Luís Leal
Sao Tome and Principe Substitutes:
Tavinho, Nilson, Zé Varela, Maú, Tinho, Adjeil Neves, Pogbá, Dilson Neves, Trauré, Iniesta, Elias Varela.

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