Ghana have sealed their qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations after securing a point in Madagascar after a pulsating goalless draw.
The Black Stars started the game the better of the two sides and had their first chance from a freekick, which was whipped in by Jordan Ayew but it was cleverly dealt with by the defence of Madagascar.
Jordan was then sent through few minutes later from a pass on the left but the Malagasy goalkeeper was quick to react. Madagascar came close in the 15th minute after Dorian Betrand sent in a cross which found no one in the box.
On the other side, Kamaldeen Sulemana saw his sweet curler on miss the post by inches before Joseph Paintsil fired from a rebound right on the half hour mark.
Just before the half time whistle, Jordan Ayew sent in a beautiful cross from a freekick which was met by his senior brother, Andre Ayew, but the danger was immediately cleared.
Madagascar returned from the break very determined and almost broke the deadlock following a moment of pressure. Thomas Partey later forced a save from the Madagascar goalkeeper from a set piece.
Chris Hughton replaced Sulemana with youngster Ernest Nuamah, who was making his debut, as the Black Stars chased a goal.
Later in the game, Osman Bukari replaced Joseph Painstil and had the chance to snatch the winner for the Black Stars but his control eluded him.
Credit: ghanasoccernet.com
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