Ghana Black Star surprisingly lost -heir opening CHAN 2022 opening game to newcomers Madagascar 1-2 despite Augustine Agyapong’s goal.

Annor Walker’s men were quickly punished inside 10 minutes as Solomampionona Razafindranaivo scored the opener for Madgascar.

Black Galaxies tried to net the equalizer before half-time but they could not as the Malgasyan team was solid defensively.

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The West African national will even concede a second goal shortly after the 60th minute (61st) as Tokinantenaina Tsiry Olivier Randriatsiferana doubled the lead for Madagascar.

Augustine Agyapong reduced the scoreline sixth minute later but it could not enhance a new dynamic to Ghana which lost it first game.

Black Stars mus beat Sudan in their next game on Thursday (7pm) in order to revive their next round qualification chances.