Ghana’s search for their first victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continues after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Niger at the Stade Municipal de Berkane on Monday, September 9.
The Black Stars’ hopes of securing their first win were dashed when Oumar Sako equalized for Niger in the 81st minute. As a result, they remain second from bottom with only a point from their opening two matches.
In a tightly contested match, the drama unfolded as Alidu Seidu scored his debut goal for Ghana in the 44th minute, giving them a well-deserved lead at halftime.
Ghana displayed their attacking prowess early on, with Abdul Fatawu delivering a cross to Mohammed Kudus, who forced a save from the Nigerien goalkeeper Abiboulaye Hainikoye.
Throughout the first half, Ghana maintained control of the game, persistently seeking the opening goal. Despite the Menas’ attempts to counter, they were unable to truly test the Ghanaian goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
Alidu Seidu scored just before halftime, giving Ghana the lead, but Oumar Sako levelled the score in the 81st minute.
Meanwhile, Angola secured consecutive victories in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers by defeating Sudan in Luanda on Monday to maintain their lead in the group.
The AFCON 2025 qualifying matches return in October where each team will play two matches.
Niger 1-1 
Ghana
EQ Guinea 2-2 
Togo
Burundi 0-1 
Senegal
Madagascar 1-1 
Comoros
Uganda 2-0 
Congo Brazzaville
Lesotho 0-1 
Morocco
Ethiopia 0-2 
DR Congo
Angola 2-1 
Sudan
