Chelsea target Robinho Yao Gavi announced his arrival at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a well-taken goal as Ghana's Black Starlets played out a 2-2 draw with Algeria in their Group D opener in Rabat.
The highly rated striker showed sharp instincts to pounce on a poor save from the Algerian goalkeeper, slotting home to give Ghana the lead.
His goal underscored the poacher's mentality that has made him one of Africa's most sought-after young talents.
Despite Ghana's bright start, Algeria fought back to take control of the contest. However, the Black Starlets showed resilience to salvage a point in the dying moments of the match, with substitute player Joseph Narbi finding the net in the 97th minute to level the scores.
The result leaves Group D finely poised, with Ghana set to face Senegal in their next group fixture on May 17. For the Black Starlets, securing a point against a tough Algerian side keeps their knockout stage hopes firmly alive.
Ghana's next match promises to be another stern test, as they look to build on the positives from the opening game. The fight for a place in the quarter-finals – and qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup – continues.
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