Egypt 2-2 Ghana: Black Stars fail Kudus in 4-goal thriller against Salah-less Pharaohs

Ghana players celebrate with Mo Kudus before throwing away the match against Egypt. (Photo Credit: CAF/x)

Egypt 2-2 Ghana: Black Stars fail Kudus in 4-goal thriller against Salah-less Pharaohs

Izuchukwu Akawor 22:43 - 18.01.2024

Mohamed Kudus produced a masterclass but it was not enough to earn Ghana a first AFCON 2023 victory against Egypt.

A masterclass performance from Ghana’s star man Mohammed Kudus was not enough to secure victory against Egypt at the AFCON 2023 on Thursday.

A brace from Ghana's star man was not enough to secure victory against Egypt as the Black Stars were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations clash on Thursday.

Kudus stars, but Ghana held

Up against the Pharaohs, who lost their main man, Mohamed Salah after just 45 minutes, Ghana took a shock lead when Kudus rifled home a stunner from outside the box in first-half-added time.

However, a defensive error allowed Egypt equalise in the 69th minute to make it 1-1.

Mo Kudus' heroics was not enough to earn Ghana three points.
Mo Kudus' heroics was not enough to earn Ghana three points. (Photo Credit: CAF/X)

The 22-year-old West Ham star struck again, two minutes after Egypt’s leveller to restore Ghana’s lead only for Mostafa Mohamed to draw the Pharaohs level again three minutes later in dramatic style. 

https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1748102563981918582

Despite Kudus' best efforts, the Black Stars failed to capitalise against an Egyptian side devoid of their Liverpool superstar for the second half.

The result leaves Group B wide open ahead of the final round of matches, with Egypt second on two points, one ahead of Ghana, who sit bottom of the group.

Related content