There was AFCON joy for Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes as his Cape Verde side stunned Chris Hughton's Ghana with an injury-time winner in their Group B opener at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Garry Rodrigues took advantage of a mix-up in the Ghana defence to tap the ball into an empty net and give his side a deserved victory in Abidjan.
Jamiro Monteiro had put the islanders ahead in the 17th minute and Ghana had a goal ruled out by the VAR before Alexander Djiku got them back on level terms with a stooping header, 10 minutes into the second half.
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori made two vital saves before substitute Rodrigues pounced at the death to secure all three points.
It was another disappointing result for the Black Stars, who last won the title in 1982 and failed to get out of the group stages in 2021.
A famous win for @fcfcomunica
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