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The former Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston, has applauded the performance of the Black Stars despite their defeat yesterday.
Black Stars’ hope to advance to the next stage of the ongoing AFCON competition was crashed by the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia after winning 5-4 on penalty shootouts.
Tunisia took the lead on the 73rd minute with a marvelous strike from Taha Khenissi. However, the Black Stars managed to send the game into extra time after Rami Bediou scoring an own goal.
The two sides were separated with penalty kicks after 1-1 draw at the end of the extra time. The Tunisians fought very hard by scoring all five shootouts. However, Black Stars’ player, Caleb Ekuban placed the ball in the hands of the Tunisian goal keeper, Ben Mustapha.
The curtains were drawn with a 5-4 penalty shootouts in favour of the Tunisians.
Meanwhile, Laryea Kingston has come out to appreciate the performance of the Stars despite their exit in the AFCON 2019
He said, “I am proud of the players because they fought hard when they were down to send the match to extra time”. He added that it is sad Ghana couldn’t bring the trophy home.
By: Sam-Paintsil Benjamin Brew/pinkfmonlinegh.com
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com