Alidu Seidu Scores Belter to Register Debut Ghana Goal: Video

• Stade Rennais right-back Alidu Seidu has netted his maiden goal for the Black Stars in the qualifiers
• The Ghana defender opened the scoring in the match against Niger in the AFCON qualifiers
• Ghana will next face Sudan in back-to-back games in the month of October in the qualifiers

Alidu Seidu has netted his first-ever goal for the Black Stars to give Ghana a first-half lead in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger.

The France-based defender fired home from outside the box to beat the Nigerien goalkeeper with two minutes left to half.

Ghana had dominated the early exchanges, but it was the host that had threatened the most, coming close through Daniel Sosah.

In a video shared on social media, Seidu who received the ball from Mohammed Kudus took his chance by firing from the edge of the box.

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Ghana headed into the break with the advantage and will hope to finish the match as victors.

Meanwhile, Ghana will face Sudan in a home and away game in the month of October as the qualifiers continues.

Seidu impresses against Niger

Seidu has been one of Ghana's best players in the first half, charging down the left side with some incredible runs and deliveries.

The former Clermont Foot players, however, had to wait until his 16th Black Stars appearance to score for the national team.

The hardworking and versatile player made his Black Stars debut on June 10, 2022, and has since been a regular for the national team.

Seidu represented Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and was part of the team at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast early this year.

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Opoku ruled out of Niger clash

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Turkey-based Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has been ruled out of Ghana's game against Niger due to injury.

The Istanbul Basaksehir centre-back picked up the injury after training on the Baba Yara Stadium pitch before the game against Angola.

Opoku travelled with the team to Morocco but was declared unfit for the match after feeling aggravated pain to his left gluteal muscles.

Source: YEN.com.gh