Even though Jerome Opoku and Jordan Ayew gave Ghana two leads in the match, the team ultimately had to settle for a draw.
Otto Addo substituted Ebenezer Annan, Denis Odoi, Abu Francis, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Jojo Wollacott for the starting lineup that faced Nigeria in five different lineups.
Black Stars end March friendlies without a win after 2-2 draw with Uganda
Jordan Ayew was the first to attempt a shot at the Ugandan goalie as Ghana got off to a fast start and created opportunities. But his close-range attempt at a free kick was blocked.
However, the Crystal Palace forward created the opening goal. His delivery from a corner kick was met by Jerome Opoku, who scored to break the deadlock in the seventh minute.
It was the centre-back’s first goal for the Black Stars since making his debut appearance last year.
Ghana’s joy was short-lived, as Steven Mukwala drew the Cranes 14 minutes after the opening goal of the game.
Annan fouled his marker in the box and the Asante Kotoko forward stepped up to convert the resulting advantage to make it 1-1.
Shortly after, the Black Stars won a penalty of their own through Odoi, who was fouled in the Ugandan box.
Jordan Ayew took the responsibility and scored from the spot to restore Black Stars’s lead, making it four goals for him in his last three games for the national team.
Ernest Nuamah came close to adding a third before the break, but his effort just went over the crossbar as Ghana headed into the recess with a 2-1 lead.
The return from the break saw very minimal chances from the two teams, but it was Uganda who looked dangerous anytime they surged forward.
Wollacott was forced into a decent save in the 73rd minute after Ghana’s defence ‘fell asleep’ from a Uganda attack.
The Cranes were finally rewarded for their efforts eight minutes later, as Wollacott’s save from a header was not dealt with properly, with the opposition scoring from the rebound to make it 2-2.
Despite a late attempt for the winner, none of the two teams could find the back of the net as the game ended in a stalemate.
The result means Otto Addo’s side failed to win a game during the March international break, having lost to Nigeria in the first friendly.
