Manaf Nurudeen’s Heroic Penalty Save Denies Angola Equalizer Against Ghana

Ghana goalkeeper Manaf Nurudeen made a heroic save to deny Angola an equaliser against Ghana in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Estadio 11 de Novembro on Friday.

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Facing mounting pressure, the Black Stars traveled to Luanda with their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

Otto Addo's side needed victories in their final two matches to overtake Sudan for second place in Group F and avoid missing the continent’s premier football tournament for the first time since 2004.

The visitors, struggling with a poor away record of just one win in the last two years, were desperate to overturn their fortunes. Ghana rose to the challenge early, and Ayew led by example.

His ferocious free kick soared past Angolan goalkeeper Neblu, breaking the deadlock and injecting fresh hope into Ghana's qualification campaign.

However, Angola had a golden opportunity to draw level after Gideon Mensah was penalized for a foul in the box. The referee awarded a penalty, putting the visitors under immense pressure.

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Manaf Nurudeen rose to the occasion, showcasing incredible composure and reflexes to deny Angola from the spot. The goalkeeper’s heroic save not only kept Ghana’s lead intact but also bolstered the team’s morale during a tense phase of the match.

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Source: YEN.com.gh