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Ghana shown Black Stars by Cape Verde in AFCON

Garry Rodrigues celebrates after scoring the winner for Cape Verde.[Courtesy,X]

Garry Rodrigues emerged as a late-game hero for Cape Verde, scoring in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory over Ghana in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Sunday.

This marked a significant moment for Cape Verde, only their fourth time in the tournament and with just two prior wins in the competition's history.

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