Ghana and Zambia Share 12-Goal Thriller in Futsal AFCON Qualifier Opener
Ghana and Zambia served up an electrifying spectacle as both sides settled for a dramatic 6-6 draw in the first leg of their Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie.
The encounter began at a blistering pace, with the Black Stallions striking first from a well-taken free kick. Zambia, however, refused to be rattled and responded swiftly to bring themselves back on level terms. Ghana regained the advantage soon after, only for the visitors to cancel it out again as the end-to-end contest gathered momentum.
After the interval, Ghana once more edged ahead, but their lead was short-lived as Zambia continued to show resilience, clawing their way back into the contest. The match swung rapidly from one end to the other, with Ghana briefly opening a two-goal gap, only for the Zambians to erase it within a frantic 10-minute spell.
As the game approached its closing stages, Ghana appeared to have done enough, stretching their lead to 6-4 and putting themselves in a strong position. Yet Zambia produced a late surge, scoring twice in quick succession to stun the home side and restore parity in a pulsating finale.
With nothing separating the two nations after an incredible first leg, attention now shifts to Lusaka, where both teams will clash again on Friday. The winner on aggregate will book a place at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for another high-stakes showdown.
