VIDEO: Jordan Ayew's winner in Ghana's friendly win over Congo was classic

Published on: 02 September 2015
VIDEO: Jordan Ayew's winner in Ghana's friendly win over Congo was classic
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew scored at the death to win the match

England-based striker Jordan Ayew scored a classic goal in injury time that sealed Ghana's 3-2 friendly win over Congo in Brazzaville on Tuesday.

The Aston Villa attacker struck on the 94th minute to secure the victory for the Black Stars as Congo christened their new Kintelle Stadium as the Black Stars prepared for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda.

An excellent pass from Afriyie Acquah helped the Aston Villa striker to cut in from the left, outwitting two defenders with dexterity before firing low past the hapless goalkeeper.

Ayew netted an injury time winner to give Ghana an entertaining 3-2 friendly victory over Congo.

Kick-off in the match at Brazzaville's new 60,000 capacity Kintelle Stadium was moved back to 3pm local time to accommodate the arrival of Congolese president Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Mr Sassou Nguesso's presence could not inspire the hosts, who fell behind to a Sagesse Babele own goal in the 17th minute.

It was 2-0 two minutes later, with Richmond Boakye was on hand to convert after Daniel Nii Adjei’s shot was saved.

Congo were back into the contest nine minutes after half-time when Babele scored at the right end and the equaliser arrived five minutes from time through substitute Hardy Bunguila.

But Avram Grant's side were the ones celebrating when Ayew prodded home from close range to send them into Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda in high spirits.

Watch video of the match below

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