Defender Alexander Djiku was named Man of the Match as Ghana suffered defeat to Cape Verde in their opening Group B game at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Fenerbache centre-back worked hard and was on target for the Blacks Stars as Ghana lost 2-1 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Djiku was outstanding and by miles the most impressive player from both sides on the day.
Meanwhile, following a quick start by the Blue Sharks, Jamiro Monteiro opened the scoring in the 17th minute after pouncing on a Jovane Carbral strike.
After the break, Djiku levelled with a powerful header from a Jordan Ayew corner but Cape Verde left it late to grab the winner in injury time, Garry Rodrigues took advantage of a defensive mistake to slot home for Cape Verde.
The Black Stars will next face seven-time champions Egypt before ending their group with a tricky game against Mozambique.
Meanwhile Ghanaians have blasted the players for their poor performance.
Aside Dziku, the only other bright spots were Ashimeru, Paintsil and Semenyo.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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