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19.11.2014 Sports News

Stand-in captain Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu refuses to take credit for third goal against Togo

By ghanasoccernet.com
Stand-in captain Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu refuses to take credit for third goal against Togo
19.11.2014 LISTEN

[caption id="attachment_274133" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Emmanauel Agyemang-Badu[/caption] Midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu admits the third Ghana goal in the 3-1 win over Togo was indeed an own goal. The Udinese star was widely credited with the goal after an impressive dash into the penalty box of the Hawks which caused havoc.It however appears Togo defender Sadate Akoriko had the decisive touch on the ball leading to the goal.Agyemang-Badu admits the goal is not his bit wants to be credited for his immense effort during the buildup.“Talking about the goal, it is true it touched one of their defenders,” he said.“I did the run and the ball touched the defender.“But the effort was fantastic so you can give it to me.”The win sees Ghana clinch automatic qualification to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group E.The Black Stars will be making their 20th appearance at the finals when next year's edition kicks off in Equatorial Guinea.

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