Black Stars of Ghana faced Mexico National team in a friendly match on Sunday, 15th October, 2023. Let’s take a look at the ratings of each Black Stars player.
Black Stars Player Ratings Vs Mexico
Lawrence Ati – 6.1
Gideon Mensah – 7.2
Nicolas Opoku – 6.4
Joseph Aidoo – 6.5
Kingsley Schindler – 6.6
Thomas Partey – 6.6
Stephan Ambrosius – 6.9
Joseph Paintsil – 6.7
Mohammed Kudos – 6.0
Elisha Owusu – 6.9
Antonine Semenyo – 6.4
Alidu Seidu – 6.5
Salis Abdul Samed – 6.5
Ernest Nuamah – 6.1
Inaki Williams – 6.5
Jordan Ayew – 6.6
Black Stars of Ghana are currently in the United States of America for some friendly matches as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The four-time African champions initiated the game with vigor, launching early attacks. However, Mexico took control of the match from the 25th minute onward.
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Ghana experienced a major setback when Joseph Aidoo was substituted in the 28th minute due to injury, with Clermont Foot’s Alidu Seidu stepping in.
Ghana adopted a three-defender formation that worked effectively for most of the first half, leading to a goalless draw at halftime.
In the second half, stand-in captain Thomas Partey was replaced by Salis Abdul Samed.
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PSV Eindhoven star Hirving Lozano opened the scoring in the 57th minute, marking the game’s first goal.
Mexico extended their lead in the 72nd minute through Atuna, who capitalized on a counter-attack.
Chris Hughton introduced more offensive power, including Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah, and Inaki Williams, making tactical changes following the second goal.
However, Ghana struggled to penetrate Mexico’s high defensive line. Atuna capitalized on an error in the 72nd minute to secure the second goal and the victory for Mexico.
Ghana will face the United States on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, for their second friendly match.
Chris Hughton hopes to win the next games as to boost the morale of the players towards the World Cup and the African Cup.