Cape Verde stunned the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in a thrilling Group B clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Sunday night.

Cape Verde took the lead through Jamiro Monteiro on 17 minutes.

Ghana fought back with Mohammed Ashimeru slotting the ball home from outside the box.

The goal was however ruled out for offside.

The Black Stars finally levelled through Alexander Djiku in the 56th minute.

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The defender nodded home Jordan Ayew’s corner kick to send the Ghanaian bench into rapturous celebration.

Garry Rodrigues won the game for Cape Verde with a cool finish in stoppage time.

The Blues Sharks moved top of Group B following the win.