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Kudus Mohammed’s Heroic Return Propels Ghana to a Thrilling 2-2 Draw Against Egypt in 2023 AFCON

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Ghana’s dynamic midfielder, Kudus Mohammed, marked his return to the squad in spectacular fashion, scoring two crucial goals in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Egypt during their second match in the 2023 AFCON held in Ivory Coast. Having missed Ghana’s opening defeat to Cape Verde, Kudus made a grand comeback, showcasing his impactful presence on the field.

 

The full-time statistics reflect the intensity of the match, with Egypt and Ghana trading blows in a pulsating encounter. The stats pack reveals a closely contested battle:

  • Shots: Egypt 11 – 6 Ghana
  • Shots on target: Egypt 5 – 3 Ghana
  • -xG (Expected Goals): Egypt 1.28 – 0.37 Ghana
  • Possession: Egypt 58% – 42% Ghana
  • Accurate passes: Egypt 369 – 264 Ghana
  • Corners: Egypt 3 – 4 Ghana
  • Yellow cards: Egypt 0 – 1 Ghana
  • Red cards: Egypt 0 – 0 Ghana

The match’s narrative unfolded with key moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats:

45+1′: Mo Salah suffered an injury and could not continue.

45+3′: Mo Kudus hammered Ghana into the lead with a stunning goal.

51′: Abdelmonem’s equalizer for Egypt was denied by an offside flag.

69′: Marmoush took advantage of a terrible Inaki Williams back pass to level the score for Egypt.

71′: Kudus restored Ghana’s lead with a goal aided by a cruel deflection.

74′: Bukari’s error was punished by Trezeguet, who assisted Mohamed’s equalizer for Egypt.

90′: Bukari, who came on in the 73rd minute, was replaced by Paintsil.

 

Kudus Mohammed’s impact was evident from the first minute, as he showcased the qualities Ghana missed in their opening game against Cape Verde. Eager to get on the ball, proactive in his approach, and a catalyst for action, Kudus’s left-footed strike for his first goal was a moment of magic that the game had been lacking until that stage. His second goal, although with a hint of fortune, underlined the adage that one makes their own luck. Kudus’s return has undoubtedly added a spark to Ghana’s campaign in the 2023 AFCON.

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