2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars player ratings in boring draw against Niger

The Black Stars failed to win their second successive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Niger scored late to hold Ghana to a 1-1 draw at the Municipal Stadium in Morocco.

The draw follows an earlier 1-0 defeat to Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Here’s how each player is rated out of 10:

Lawrence Ati-Zigi – 3

The St. Gallen man failed to organize his players during a corner situation, which eventually resulted in the scrappy goal.

Alidu Seidu – 6

Seidu performed adequately as a left-back and took the initiative to shoot, resulting in Ghana taking the lead. It was his first goal for Ghana.

Tariq Lamptey – 4

The right-back showed some bravery and made important challenges, which was unexpected given his limited playing time this season.

Mohammed Salisu – 5

The Monaco central defender took responsibility for the back line and was commanding throughout the game.

Abdul Mumin – 3.5

Mumin delivered an average performance, similar to the entire team, and engaged in challenges as he usually does.

Thomas Partey – 4

The captain was okay but did not provide enough leadership to inspire his team to victory.

Majeed Ashimeru – 4

Ashimeru did not impact the game as much as the coach would have hoped and was substituted after 70 minutes.

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – 3

Struggled to create anything meaningful throughout his time on the pitch.

Antoine Semenyo – 3

The Bournemouth player struggled to carry the ball effectively and misplaced several passes.

Mohammed Kudus – 4.5

The West Ham winger created the goal but failed in most of his dribbling attempts, as he was often crowded by opponents.

Inaki Williams – 3

Williams had some through balls, including one he should have converted before Alidu Seidu’s goal.

Subs

Jordan Ayew – N/A

Elisha Owusu – N/A

Brandon Thomas-Asante – N/A

Coach

Otto Addo – 2