In a stunning turn of events, Garry Rodrigues’ last-minute goal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Cape Verde against Ghana in their AFCON Group B opener on Sunday.
The Blue Sharks took the lead in the first half with Jamiro Monteiro’s goal, maintaining their advantage going into halftime. Despite Alexander Djiku’s equalizer in the 56th minute for Ghana, the game seemed destined for a draw.
However, Rodrigues emerged as the hero, delivering a late winner and propelling Cape Verde to the top of Group B, leaving fans in awe of the unexpected upset.