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AFCON: Angola snatch shock late victory over Ghana

Home supporters hurled dozens of plastic bottles on to the pitch after the final whistle to express their anger at the Group F matchday one result.

It was the first loss suffered by four-time African champions Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium since 2000.

Ghana included six Premier League players in the starting line-up as they sought to atone for embarrassing group-stage exits from the 2022 and 2024 Cup of Nations tournaments.

But a notable absentee was 120-cap midfielder Andre Ayew, 34. ‘Dede’ was overlooked by coach Otto Addo as he is currently clubless after being released by French Ligue 1 outfit Le Havre.

The Black Stars, who last won the competition in 1982, had more shots at goal and possession and passed more accurately, but could not break down the Angolan defence.

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