{"id":37773,"date":"2023-06-26T07:15:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T07:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/?p=37773"},"modified":"2023-06-26T07:15:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T07:15:12","slug":"u-23-afcon-emmanuel-yeboah-wins-man-of-the-match-award-after-scoring-brace-in-ghanas-victory-over-congo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/u-23-afcon-emmanuel-yeboah-wins-man-of-the-match-award-after-scoring-brace-in-ghanas-victory-over-congo\/","title":{"rendered":"U-23 AFCON: Emmanuel Yeboah wins Man of The Match Award after scoring brace in Ghana&#8217;s victory over Congo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>U-23 AFCON: Emmanuel Yeboah wins Man of The Match Award after scoring brace in Ghana&#8217;s victory over Congo<\/strong><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nEmmanuel Yeboah showcased his impressive skills and technique in an exciting U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match between Ghana and Congo, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Although the first half of the game was lackluster, the second half turned into a thrilling spectacle that led Ghana to a stunning victory.<\/p>\n<p>During halftime, Ghana strategically substituted Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Silvester Simba with Yeboah and Hafiz Ibrahim, a decision that would prove to be crucial.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE :\u00a0<a title=\"EX GFA vice president, George Afriyie declares candidacy for GFA presidency\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/ex-gfa-vice-president-george-afriyie-declares-candidacy-for-gfa-presidency\/\">EX GFA vice president, George Afriyie declares candidacy for GFA presidency<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yeboah made an immediate impact as soon as he stepped onto the field. Just five minutes into the second half, he delivered a brilliant assist to Ernest Nuamah, who expertly converted it, giving Ghana the lead in the 50th minute.<\/p>\n<p>This goal injected renewed energy into the Ghanaian team and firmly placed them in control of the match.<\/p>\n<p>In the 75th minute, Yeboah showcased his composure and clinical finishing abilities by scoring Ghana&#8217;s second goal.<\/p>\n<p>Later on, in an intriguing turn of events, Ghana was awarded a penalty that Edmund Arko Mensah initially missed. Interestingly, another opportunity arose when the goalkeeper was penalized for leaving his line too early.<\/p>\n<p>However, Mensah missed the second attempt as well, with the goalkeeper repeating the same mistake. Stepping up confidently, Yeboah brilliantly converted the third attempt, securing his brace and sealing Ghana&#8217;s remarkable triumph.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a late response from the Congolese, who scored two quick goals in stoppage time, Ghana held on to secure all three points.<\/p>\n<p>Yeboah stood out as the player of the match due to his exceptional effort and significant contributions throughout the game.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U-23 AFCON: Emmanuel Yeboah wins Man of The Match Award after scoring brace in Ghana&#8217;s victory over Congo Emmanuel Yeboah showcased his impressive skills and technique in an exciting U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match between Ghana and Congo, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match recognition. 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