Ghana captain Andre Ayew has revealed the team was taken by surprise at the outcome of their disappointing defeat against Mali in Friday's international friendly meeting.
In their first match under new coach CK Akonnor, the Black Stars were knocked down by a plucky Mali side who registered a 3-0 win in Antalya, Turkey.
Ghana, though, did not miss a chance to promptly make amends as they handed 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar a 5-1 defeat three days later.
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Ayew was twice on target against the Asian champions, with the other goals coming from Brentford winger Tariqe Fosu, Saudi Arabia-based Samuel Owusu and substitute Caleb Ekuban.