Super sub Emmanuel Yeboah’s heroics sealed the Meteors victory for Ghana in five-goal thriller over Congo at the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Morocco on Sunday.
The Group A encounter held in Rabat produced a spectacular contest as Ghana triumphed over Congo in a a hard-fought 3-2 win although the Congolese almost mounted a comeback in the dying minutes from a 3-0 deficit.
After a goalless first half teenage sensation Ernest Nuamah handed Ghana the lead before Emmanuel Yeboah’s brace.
Congo managed to salvage a goal when substitute Reich Kokolo expertly headed in a well-delivered free kick. A minute later, Yann Kouori-Ngatse capitalized on Ghana’s defensive lapses to score Congo’s second goal.
Coach Tanko’s lads will face hosts Morocco crucial Group A clash next on Tuesday while Congo Brazzaville will also take on Guinea.