The Black Queens of Ghana have been booted out of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics race after a defeat to Kenya’s Harambee Starlets in Nairobi today.
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Gentrix Shikangwa scored the only goal of the game at the MISC Kasarani Sports Stadium in Nairobi to ensured that the Harambee Starlets continue their dream of participating in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
A balanced ninety minutes ended in a goalless after the two sides provided an extraordinary showdown today.
Coach Mercy Tagoe Quarcoe’ side showed enough determination to get the opener but all to no avail as the ninety minutes ended in a goalless.
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Black Queens player Philicity Asuako conceded a foul in the eighteen yard box in the extra time, which saw the centre referee pointing to the spot, awarding a penalty to the home side.
Gentrix Shikangwa beautifully converted the spot kick for the Harambee Starlets in the fascinating encounter.
Ghana quickly regrouped and started dominating possession but all to no avail as the Kenyans held on till the blast of the final whistle.
The victory means Kenya have eliminated Ghana from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics race with a 1-0 aggregates after the first-leg ended 0-0 in Accra.
