In their final pre-World Cup friendly match, Ghana defeated Switzerland 2-0 behind goals from Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Salisu.
The Black Stars will go to Qatar with a lot of confidence thanks to Semenyo’s half-volley and Southampton defender Salisu’s header in the second half.
After meeting a cross from the right by Breel Embolo in the sixth minute, Ruben Vargas nearly scored for the Europeans.
But shortly after Baba Rahman put in a through ball that was blasted by Daniel Afriyie Barnieh but did not trouble Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer, the Black Stars reacted.
Halfway through the first half Jordan Ayew also tried his luck from long range but it was calmly collected by Sommer before Mohammed Salisu had a golden opportunity to break the deadlock but his effort went wide. The Southampton defender met a cross from Jordan Ayew.
Just before half time Embolo missed the Swiss’ best chance after failing to score from close range.
After the break, Inaki Williams created Ghana’s first opportunity after outwitting his marker on the right before sending in a cross which was missed by Barnieh and the Ayew brothers after getting into the box late.
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Otto Addo made some changes bringing on Antoine Semenyo, Kofi Kyereh, Kamal Sowah and Kamaldeen Sulemana to replace Elisha Owusu, Afriyie Barnieh, Iñaki Williams and Jordan Ayew.
Moments later Ghana won a corner kick which was taken by Kyereh and after the Switzerland defenders failed to clear Salisu rose high to head home the opener.
Two minutes later Semenyo doubled the lead after an electric run on the left from Kamaldeen Sulemana saw the Stade Rennais attacker evade his markers leading to the ball falling perfectly for the Bristol City striker.
Goal scorer Salisu made way for Joseph Aidoo with Alidu Seidu replacing Tariq Lamptey.
The Black Stars will open their World Cup campaign on November 24 against Portugal in Group H.
