On Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the ZSC Stadium in Abu Dhabi, an international exhibition game between Ghana’s Black Stars and Switzerland ended in a 2-0 victory for Ghana.
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Ghana beat their European opponents on merit thanks to goals from Mohammed Salisu and Antoine Semenyo, sending them to the 2022 World Cup in good spirits.
Hearts of Oak forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh came very close to scoring throughout the encounter as the Black Stars created several chances early on in the contest.
Inaki Williams, a Ghanaian forward who currently resides in Spain, also had a few chances to score but was unfortunate.
Coach Otto Addo made a few substitutions during a lacklustre first half, bringing on players including Kamaldeen Sulemana, Kamal Sowah, Antoine Semenyo, and Daniel Kofi Kyereh.
Mohammed Salisu of Southampton headed in a corner kick from Daniel Kofi Kyereh to score the game’s opening goal.
The defender’s initial goal spurred Ghana to score again when attacker Antoine Semenyo propelled himself on a beautiful assist from Kamaldeen Sulemana and volleyed the ball home.