The Black Stars suffered a stunning 4-2 defeat to The Gambia after surrendering a two-goal lead in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Ghana appeared firmly in control after building a 2-0 advantage, but a dramatic late collapse allowed the Scorpions to score four times and complete a remarkable comeback.
Vincent Atinga opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 13th minute after Ernest Nuamah won a spot-kick following a defensive error.
Ghana extended their advantage four minutes after the restart when Abdul Aziz Issah reacted quickest to a loose ball following a cross and fired into the net to make it 2-0.
The Scorpions, however, refused to surrender.
They reduced the deficit in the 82nd minute when Mohamed Badamosi converted from the penalty spot after Ghana conceded a foul inside the box.
The goal changed the complexion of the contest, with The Gambia immediately applying greater pressure on a Ghana side that had appeared comfortable for much of the match.
Substitute Ebrima Ceesay then brought the visitors level with a composed finish inside the penalty area.
Ghana’s problems deepened in the closing stages as The Gambia capitalised on a goalkeeping error before adding another goal on the counter-attack to complete a remarkable 4-2 victory.
The result represents a major setback for the Black Stars, who had looked set to secure a comfortable victory after taking a two-goal lead.
Instead, Ghana conceded four goals in the closing stages and were unable to regain control once The Gambia found a way back into the match.
The defeat leaves the Black Stars with significant questions to answer over their defensive organisation and game management after allowing a seemingly decisive advantage to disappear in the final stages.
