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Wales and Ghana draw 1-1 for Cardiff friendly

Lewis Koumas head am for added time to give Wales 1-1 draw with Ghana for friendly match for Cardiff. Ghana dey prepare for World Cup under new coach Carlos Queiroz but no fit win.

Daniel James hit post and crossbar two times quick quick for first half where Wales dey control game. Cardiff City Stadium no too full but Ghana fans dey make noise.

For second half, after one hour wey no too sweet, substitute Caleb Yirenkyi score for rebound to give Ghana lead. But Wales no give up. For third minute of added time, Neco Williams cross from right, Lewis Koumas stoop and nod am for net for im first international goal.

Wales miss World Cup qualification for March when dem lose to Bosnia-Herzegovina for same ground. This be third game without win for Craig Bellamy team, even though performance get bright moments.

For Ghana, after five losses in a row, draw na confidence boost before World Cup where dem go face England, Croatia and Panama. Players dey eager to impress Queiroz, wey don coach Real Madrid and Portugal before.

Wales start game strong. James dey run on right wing, dey trouble defenders. Im header hit post after Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi tip am, then im half-volley smash crossbar. David Brooks create both chances.

Wales play high tempo so Ghana no see ball for first half. Ghana only chance come from Wales keeper Karl Darlow wey misplace pass but im redeem imself by smother Jordan Ayew shot.

Second half, Wales still dey control but no fit score. Ghana punish dem with counter-attack. Ernest Nuamah force Darlow save, ball bounce off post, then Yirenkyi finish. Defeat go be harsh for Wales based on dominance, but dem finally score through Koumas.


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