Ghana surrendered a first-half lead to draw 1-1 with Ethiopia in the must-win 2022 World Cup qualifying clash on Thursday.
Captain Andre Ayew fired Ghana ahead from a free-kick midway through the first half, but Getaneh Kebede equalised for Ethiopia with 18 minutes remaining when he volleyed in.
The draw puts Ghana level on points with South Africa at the summit of Group G, but Bafana Bafana can move three points clear with a win over Zimbabwe later today.
South Africa travel to Milovan Rajevac's Ghana in the final round of group matches on Sunday.
The Black Stars failed to reach the World Cup in Russia in 2018, while South Africa have not played at the tournament since hosting the first finals in Africa in 2010.
Watch highlights of the match below