The Black Meteors of Ghana are off to a flying start in the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifiers after edging out Mozambique in a 2-1 victory.
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh hit a brace in Mozambique to hand Ghana a 2-1 advantage ahead of the return leg in Ghana.
The Hearts of Oak striker opened the scoring after converting from the spot in the 64th minute before doubling his tally with another penalty minutes later.
Mozambique tried in a failed attempt to stage a comeback as their only goal arrived late in the 88th minute.
The return leg will be played in Ghana next Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.