Laryea Kingston's Uganda beat Ghana 8-7 on penalties to secure U-17 World Cup spot and extend Black Starlets' absence to nine years
Laryea Kingston's Uganda beat Ghana 8-7 on penalties to secure a U-17 World Cup spot. This extends the Black Starlets' absence to nine years. Uganda won the contest 8-7 on penalties after coming from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw in normal time. Eric Gyamfi scored for Ghana after just nine minutes. Owen Mukise scored directly from the resultant corner kick to draw Uganda level 12 minutes before the interval. John Owino fired a shot against the crossbar two minutes after the break. Abdul Latif restored Ghana's lead after pouncing on a loose ball.
On the cusp of full-time, Laryea Kingston asked the referee to review a handball incident in Ghana's penalty area. Replays showed that Ghana right-back Nicholas Asumang handled the ball from Mukise's cross. Ibanda Arafat stepped up for the penalty and sent John Annan the wrong way to restore parity. The referee subsequently indicated 10 minutes of additional time.
Just before the match ended, Ghana coach Prosper Ogum brought on goalkeeper Michael Armah for John Annan and Mark Mensah for Nicholas Asumang, ostensibly in preparation for the penalty shoot-out. This is only the second time Uganda have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, having first achieved the feat last year.
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The Black Starlets faced Uganda in a crucial match with significant implications. The game was intense, with both teams displaying determination and skill - but what was at stake?
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