Ernest Nuamah and Patrick Kpozo Make Black Stars Debut in Draw Against Madagascar

• Ernest Nuamah and Patrick Kpozo have made their Black Stars debut
• The teen sensation came on in the second half as Ghana were held by Madagascar
• Kpozo impressed on his debut for the Black Stars on Sunday

FC Nordsjaelland forward Ernest Nuamah and Patrick Kpozo of Sheriff Tiraspol have been handed their Black Stars debut by coach Chris Hughton.

Kpozo started as Ghana were held to a goalless draw in Antananarivo while teenager, Nuamah came on in the second half.

The Moldova-based defender was making his first appearance for the national team following the absence of Gideon Mensah, who failed to pass a late fitness test.

The former Inter Allies player impressed and was one of the positives in a disappointing game for the West African giants.

Meanwhile, Nuamah earned his first Black Stars invite following an outstanding season in the Danish Superliga, where he was named the Player of the Season.

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He replaced fellow Right to Dream Academy graduate, Kamaldeen Sulemana in the second half of the pulsating encounter, as reported by GHANASoccernet.

The draw in Antananarivo means the four-time African champions will have to wait until the final game to secure their AFCON qualification.

Although Ghana sit top of Group E, the first three teams have chances to qualify for the tournament in Ivory Coast next year.

Ghana will host then Central African Republic in September for the final group game.

Ghana held by Madagascar

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualification has been pushed until the final day following a goalless draw game in Antananarivo against Madagascar.

The Black Stars maintain their place at the top of Group E but will have to beat the Central African Republic to confirm their place in the tournament next year.

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Only two points separates the top three sides in the group, which means any of Ghana, Angola and the CAR can qualify for Ivory Coast 2023.

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The 30-year-old is reportedly attracting interest from other clubs as the Gunners close in on signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

Southampton star Romeo Lavia on also on the radar of the London club as replacement for the Ghana international.