Japan humiliates Ghana 4-1 in Kirin tournament

Ogyem SolomonJune 10, 2022

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The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Japan in the Kirin tournament played on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Coach Otto Addo lined up a depleted Black Stars team to face their opponents after several setbacks in the squad.

The Japanese found the opener in the 29th minute through Yamane after he connected a defence-splitting pass from a teammate.

Jordan Ayew levelled for Ghana in the 44th minute when he scored a superb goal to end his goal drought in the national team.

The Black Stars‘ goal did not last long as the Japanese scored at the stroke of halftime to make it 2-1 through Mitoma.

The Black Stars failed to respond to the goal, and the Japanese added another one in the 73rd minute after a defensive error from the Black Stars.

Japan’s Maeda made it 4-1 to break the Black Stars‘ hope of a comeback with an 84th-minute goal to cap off a great afternoon for the Japanese.

The defeat means that the Black Stars will now play Chile for a third-place finish on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Ogyem SolomonJune 10, 2022

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.