The Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday defeated the Palancas Negras (Black Antelopes) of Angola 1-0 in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Baba Yara sports stadium in Kumasi.
The Black Stars went into the encounter with a determination to win all three points to secure a place in AFCON.
Both teams failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, resulting in a goalless first but Semenyo reacted quickly on a loose ball in the dying embers of the game in the 18-yard box to grab the needed win for Ghana.
Ghana now leads Group E, having seven points from three games with Angola and Central African Republic tied on four points each and Madagascar at the bottom with one point.
Ghana will face Angola in the second leg fixture on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Priscilla Nimako, ISD
