Ghana for the second consecutive time, have failed to advance from the group after playing out a 2-2 draw against Mozambique in their final group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Stars started on a good note and nearly scored in just 25 seconds from kickoff but Antoine Semenyo strike was tipped off to a wasted corner kick.
Ghana were awarded a penalty on the 12th minute after Joseph Paintsil was brought down in the box by Infren Matola. Jordan Ayew stepped up and scored beautifully to snatch the lead.
The Mambas with their first dangerous incursions on the 22nd minute after Renildo Mandava delivered a good cross but was checked by Mohammed Salisu.
With few minutes to half time, Ghana nearly pounced on a clanger after Jordan Ayew stole from Sitore but his attempted effort to Kudus Mohammed was stopped.
In the second half, Mozambique returned on a blistering note and came close to scoring but Pachoio Lau Ha King headed wide for a goalkick.
The Mambas broke on a counter with Ricardo Guimaraes onto that one and laid off to Bruno Langa
On the 65th minute, Ghana's first incursion earned Ghana a penalty after Kudus Mohammed shot went off the hand of Renildo Mandava in the box.
Jordan Ayew elected himself for the kick again and scored once again to double the lead.
With just a minute to full time, Mozambique were awarded a penalty after Andre Ayew handled the ball in the box. Geny Cipriano struck nicely into the net to pull one back.
The Reds given a late corner kick. Renildo headed into the net from the delivery to level the score. It finished 2-2 after full time.
