Ghana kicked start Qatar 2022 journey off to a good start with three points after a 1-0 win over Ethiopia, courtesy to Mubarak Wakaso first half strike at Cape Coast Stadium on Friday.

The win sends the Black Stars to the top of the table ahead of Monday’s matchday two showdown away against South Africa, who played out a 0-0 draw in the other group game.

The Black Stars dominated the game from the first whistle, and had numerous attacks on Ethiopian defense and goalkeeper Teklemariam Shanko.

But it was not until the 35th minute that Ghana took the lead when Wakaso shot from 20 yards was wrongly received by Shanko as the Black Stars went to the break with a goal up.

The second half was a story of rare chances as the Black Stars held to their lead to go on top of the group on 3 points, two more than South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Ghana will travel to face Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Matchday 2 on Monday, while Ethiopia entertains Zimbabwe in Bahir Dar.