A cross section of football fans has blasted the performance of Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the Black Stars’ 4-3 win over Central African Republic (CAR).
The win was registered at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi in Ghana’s second and last 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in 2024.
Jordan Ayew headlined the game with a hat trick to cancel out Louis Mafouta’s hat trick and complete a comeback for Ghana after trailing 2-1 at half time. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
Jordan Ayew’s hat trick is the first by a Black Stars player since 2017 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Republic of Congo in 2017.
Ghana conceded twice in the first half off defensive mistakes and fans criticized goalkeeper Ati-Zigi’s role in the second goal after Mafouta capitalized on a hesitation from Ati-Zigi and Gideon Mensah to clear the ball.
Several fans weren’t happy with Ati-Zigi’s performance as Ghana held on to register its third win in four qualifier games.
Ati Zigi and Richard Ofori makes me appreciate Olele for real pic.twitter.com/yqTuKCuivI
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) June 10, 2024
Ati Zigi Tonight pic.twitter.com/sBkat5hlX6
— Mempeasem President (@AsieduMends) June 10, 2024
Chaley, are you guys tryna say Ati Zigi is the best goalkeeper we can find amongst over 30 million people in Ghana? pic.twitter.com/37ar7pDHGJ
— Albert Nat Hyde ™ (@1BongoIdeas) June 10, 2024
Richard Ofori watching Ati Zigi from home pic.twitter.com/DFMk4q56fA
— Essel (@Esselguy) June 10, 2024
Ati Zigi can’t even save a contact on his phone.😭😂😂 pic.twitter.com/CcJgjVdTcT
— Kumasi Mayor🍥 (@HenryKnight_) June 10, 2024
Big 2024 Ati Zigi be your keeper? Person wey not fit catch feelings? Massa!
— Kwadwo Sheldon (@kwadwosheldon) June 10, 2024
Ati zigi??? pic.twitter.com/2Aia72BMvx
— Sani 🇬🇧🇬🇭 (@sanixutd) June 10, 2024