The Black Princesses of Ghana suffered a 4-1 loss to Japan in the 2024 FIFA Women's World Cup at the El Techo Stadium in Bogotá.
Ghana already lost their first game narrowly to debutants Austria in the opening game few days ago and could still qualify should they clinch a win in their final group game.
The Japanese started on a blistering note and opened the scoring account in the early stages but was subsequently disallowed.
After thirty-two minutes in the game, there was a huge appeal for a penalty after Fuka Tsunoda appeared to have fouled Stella in the box but the referee after consulting VAR changed his decision.
The deadlock was broken at long last on the 44th minute after Chinari Sasai pounced on a huge clanger to score and give Japan the lead.
Few moments later, Manaka Matsukubo was put through with a good pass and nutmegged Afi Amenyeku to double their lead before half time.
Just four minutes into the second half, Miku Hayama was also picked on the left as she comes in field to calmly slot into the net to increase the tally for the Young Nadeshiko.
On the 81st minute, Ghana were awarded a penalty and skipper Stella Nyamekye stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to pull one back.
In the dying embers, the Blues restored their three-goal lead after substitute Miyu Matsunaga made a daring run to struck into bottom right corner of the net.
The Black Princesses will face New Zealand in the final group game on Sunday, September 8, at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, Cali.
