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Black Stars narrowly defeat Nicaragua 1-0 in an international friendly at the Estadio Artes Carrasco De Lorca, thanks to Abdul Fatawu Issahaku first half's strike.  

The Blue and Whites begun on somehow a good note, having had more of the ball in the early stages but the exchanges was only done in their half with no any dangerous attempt.

In defence, Nicaragua looked well organized in the opening 30 minutes making it difficult for Ghana to penetrate through their backline.
 
Ghana finally opened the scoring account on the 34th minute through Abdul Fatawu Issahaku- who scored with a beautiful curler from the edge of the box.
 
Back from recess, the Black Stars returned with an early corner kick and nearly doubled their lead but Mohammed Salisu's header from Kyereh's delivery landed on the roof of the post.
 
Alidu Seidu cut in nicely from the right, and went in for a drive but was piled out to a wasted corner kick.
 
Nicaragua with their first attempt on goal after Moreno crafted in a nice cross but went straight at the throat of Richard Ofori.
 
Ghana scored again on the 64th minute after Kudus Mohammed tapped into the net from Inaki's cross but was flagged off for an offside.
 
Inaki Williams put in with a decent pass from Gideon Mensah in the box but his close range tap in went wide.
 
Inaki Williams played Kudus though with a decent pass on the 75th minute but his effort was stopped by goalkeeper Espinoza.
 
It finished 1-0 for Ghana after full time in Spain.
 

By: Iddriss Abdul Rahim