Ghana secured a narrow 1-0 win over Congo in their first leg 2016 Olympic Games qualifier in Accra on Saturday.
Porte Vale winger Enoch Ebo Andoh scored what eventually proved to be the winner a minute before recess.
The Black Meteors struggled to create enough scoring chances due to the impressive defensive set up of the Congolese, coached by the experienced Claude Leroy.
Malik Jabir’s side must now avoid defeat in the return encounter in Brazzaville to help the side progress in the qualifiers.