Thursday, March 28, 2024

Cosafa Cup: Local Black Stars Vs. Zambia – Fatau Dauda benched

Stephen Adams replaces skipper Fatau Daudu in post for Ghana’s match against Zambia at the ongoing Cosafa Cup.

Maxwell Konadu’s side are facing Zambia 17:00 local time in a “plate” semifinals despite losing to 1:2 Madagascar in the quarterfinals match Monday.

The Plate competition is part of the COSAFA Cup, and was introduced in 2013 to allow teams who lose in the quarterfinals another opportunity to continue playing in the competition.

Zambia were also beaten on penalties by Namibia..

South Africa will face Malawi in the other plate semifinal match.

The Black Stars on Monday cancelled a 28th minute goal with a 40th minute Daniel Darkwah effort but failed to hold on to that.

A 90th minute goal was all the Malagasy side needed to end Ghana’s dream.

For coach Maxwell Konadu, the loss meant a missed opportunity to win something substantial in South Africa after the silver he won at the CHAN in 2014.

This year’s edition of the competition is the 15th, and started on May 17. It ends on May 30.

Ghana Lineup

Goalkeeper: Stephen Adams, Godfred Saka, Ahmed Adams, Tijani Joshua Alfred Nelson, Michael Akuffo, Daniel Darkwah, Hans Kwofie, Isaac Asiamah Twum, Nathaniel Asamoah, Bernard Morrison.

By: Kasapafmonline.com/Ghana