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Head coach of the National Amputee Football Ali Jahra remains hopeful of making it to the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup despite settling for a 2-2 draw with Iran in their penultimate Group A match on Wednesday.
The Black challenge scored what could end up as the fastest goal of the tournament when skipper Richard Arthur Opentil struck on target under one minute.
Ghana was leading in the first half but unfortunately lost control in the second and gave away the two goal lead to draw level with Iran.
The Black Challenge now have their destiny in their own hands in the last group match if they want to qualify to the semi finals of the tournament.
And according to Coach Ali Jahra, his side can win their last group game to book a semi final berth.
“We still have a great chance of qualifying although is not going to be easy”. He told JOY Sports
“We just need a draw to qualify but we will rather focus on winning the game to prevent any uncertainties”.
Ghana are still second with seven points behind Russia who have a maximum 12 points from four matches. The Black Challenge will play Argentina in their last group A game on Thursday.
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