The victory over Sudan last night in Constantine means so much to the Black Galaxies who have now boosted their chances of cruising into the knockout round.
However, in case that happens, they would have to head into that challenge and accomplish the task without marskman Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and coach Annor Walker has admitted that will be a big blow for him and the entire team
Ghana after losing the group opener to Madagascar, humbled Sudan by an emphatic 3-1 at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui last Thursday night
The Galaxies were the first to concede through Al-Gozoli Nooh's finish from a beautiful build up but subsequently goals from Hearts of Oak trio Konadu Yiadom, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh from the spot-kick and Surah Seidu sealed the win for the home-based national team.
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh was really impressive in the game, having scored from the spot in the early stages of the second half to put Ghana in the lead for the first time in the game but a goal that looked like sealing his brace later was cancelled out.
In the dying embers of the game, the Hearts of Oak forward, who has now signed for FC Zürich in Switzerland, was shown the matching orders after deliberately stepping on the leg of an opposing player
The experience tactician has admitted it will be tough without Barnieh but will manage to find a suitable replacement for him going forward. He said
“It is unfortunate that this happened. I am worried because he [Daniel Afriyie Barnieh] is one of my top strikers,” Annor Walker told the media after the game
“This has me worried a lot, but I have 25 players and I will definitely have a replacement to play in that position”
