Semenyo’s late goal in Kumasi helps the Black Stars defeat Angola in the AFCON qualifying round.

The Black Stars defeated Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at a jam-packed Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi thanks to a last-minute scrappy goal from Antoine Semenyo.The second-half substitute scored the game’s winning goal in the closing minute by taking advantage of shaky Angolan defense.With the victory, the Black Stars now have 7 points to lead the group, followed by the Central African Republic’s 4 points. As of right moment, Madagascar is in fourth place in the group, followed by Angola.Early in the match, Angolan player Manuel Alfonso’s long-range shot put goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi under pressure.The game abruptly changed when Dennis Odoi surged in from the right and sent in a cross that Mohammed Kudus expertly controlled before striking from within the box, only to miss by a few millimeters.Inaki Williams’ shot was blocked after Thomas Partey, who had one of his greatest games for the Black Stars, navigated through a sea of midfielders to find Inaki Williams.After rising over Odoi to connect on a free kick, Alfonso almost gave the visitors the lead, but Ati Zigi was in the perfect spot to force a corner kick. The Ghana defense was unaffected by Kialonda Gaspar’s header from the corner.Jordan Ayew was hauled down in the box and thought he had a penalty, but the referee waived play on.In the closing ten minutes of the first half, Angola took control of the match, and Amartey’s poor tackle on Caneiro almost resulted in a penalty for the Palancas Negras.After the break, Kamaldeen Sulemana cut in with his left before firing with his right, and the Angolan goalkeeper Neblu made a terrific save.