Redemption Time As Black Stars Put Five Pass Qatar In International Friendly

The Black Stars of Ghana redeemed their image after Friday’s humiliation against Mali by beating Asian champions Qatar 5-1 in their second and final international friendly encounter in Turkey

Head Coach CK Akonnor made five changes to his line-up from their last encounter against the Eagles of Mali with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati, injured Nicholas Opoku, Kasim Nuhu Adams, Eugene Ansah and Bernard Mensah all dropping the bench

An unattached goalkeeper Razak Abalora, Benson Annan, Samuel Owusu, Joseph Aidoo and Iddrisu Baba Mohammed all earning a starting berth on the day

New boy Tarique Fosu tapped in from close range to hand the Black Stars the lead in the 22nd minute of the match before Ali Almoez pulled parity with a minute to play in the first half of the match

The new look Black Stars pressed their opponents throughout the second half of the match and were rewarded with four second half goals to seal an emphatic victory against Qatar

A brace from skipper Andre Dede Ayew and further goals from Samuel Owusu and Caleb Ekuban ensured the Black Stars redeemed themselves following their humiliation against Mali

Victory is the first for head coach CK Akonnor since he replaced James Kwasi Appiah

Both Tarique Fosu and Samuel Owusu scored for the first time for the senior nation team Black Stars

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai