CHAN 2024Q: Ghana coach, Dramani concedes defeat to Nigeria

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CHAN 2024Q: Ghana coach, Dramani concedes defeat to Nigeria

Black Galaxies of Ghana head coach, Didi Dramani, has admitted his side deserved to lose against Nigeria.

Ghana lost 3-1 to their perennial rivals in the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier in Uyo on Sunday.

Nigeria overpowered the Black Galaxies, netting thrice within six minutes in the first half.

Right-back, Sodiq Ismail opened scoring with a calm finish after 18 minutes.

Captain Nduka Junior and enterprising midfielder Saviour Isaac were also on target for Nigeria in the game.

Substitute Frank Amankoa reduced the deficit for Ghana 12 minutes from time.

“Every coach will feel disappointed, but the result remains what it is,” Dramani began during the post-match press conference when asked about his feelings after the loss, ” Dramani said during his interaction with the media after the game.

“Nigeria showed much more hunger and did a lot of running. We gave away some key moments in the game, which turned out to be disastrous for us.

“After the first goal, the second can drain the strength and energy of a team because of the manner it was scored — not to mention the third goal. At that point, any team could lose its steam. I think Nigeria showed a lot more hunger to get the win, especially in the first half.”