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Afcon 2019: Jordan Ayew congratulates 10-man Ghana for holding 11-man Benin

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has rued their inability to beat Benin in their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) group opener on Tuesday.

The Black Stars' hopes of beginning their campaign in style suffered a setback as they were held by The Squirrels to a 2-2 draw in the Group F fixture at Egypt's Ismailia Stadium.

Benin stunned the four-time champions early in just the second minute through Mickael Pote's goal but captain Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan hit back to send Ghana 2-1 up before half-time.

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And after Ghana centre-back John Boye was sent off for a second bookable offence for time-wasting, Pote registered his second goal of the night to seal a 2-2 stalemate.