The Black Stars of Ghana has managed to pull a stunner to top Group F after a convincing victory against Guinea Bissau in the Suez Stadium.
Ghana not only qualified to the round of 16 but also avoided the likely match-up against Nigeria who finished second in their group.
Kwesi Appiah’s side will now face off with the runners up in Group E.
Guinea Bissau, on the other hand, started the game with guns blazing as the threatened Richard Ofori with a couple of impressive strikes forcing him into making some important saves for the Black Stars.
The Djurtus were looking to upset the 4-times champions but their efforts ended in defeat.
Here is our analysis of how both teams fared in the last group game:
GUINEA BISSAU
Jonas Mendes (GK) – 5.0
Marcelo Djalo (LB) – 4.5
Juary Soares (CB) – 5.0
Nanu (CB) – 4.5
Mamadu Cande (RB) – 6.0
Bura (M) – 4.0
Pele (M) – 4.5
Mama Balde (M) – 5.0
Piquetti (M) – 5.5
Sori Mane (F) – 5.0
Joseph Mendes (F) – 5.5
SUBS
Moreto Cassama – 4.0
Toni Silva – 4.0
Federic Mendy – 3.0
GHANA
Richard Ofori (GK) – 8.0
Baba Rahman (LB) – 8.0
John Boye (CB) – 7.0
Joseph Aidoo (CB) – 6.5
Andy Yiadom (RB) – 7.0
Thomas Partey (M) – 7.5
Kwabena Owusu (M) – 5.5
Andre Ayew (M) – 7.0
Mubarak Wakaso (M) – 7.5
Samuel Owusu (F) – 7.0
Jordan Ayew (F) – 8.5
SUBS
Afriyie Acquah – 6.0
Caleb Ekuban – N/A
Kwadwo Asamoah – N/A
The round of 16 games will start on July 5, 2019 with Ghana playing on July 8, 2019.
