Romuald Rakotondrabe, coach of the Madagascar senior national team, lamented his side’s inability to subdue game-changer Majeed Ashimeru.
The Belgium-based star made a massive difference on the pitch as he came on for Almeria’s Baba Iddrisu in the second half when Ghana’s midfield seemed very flat.
Ghana’s opponent had the best chances in the first half and was so close to taking the lead early in the second half before Iniaki Williams’ last gasp winner gave the home side maximum points.
Romuald Rakotondrabe was in awe of Anderlecht’s midfield genius’ industrious and creative performance, contributing to Iniaki’s winning goal.
“We had the better chances and we hit the bar. But that is football; we missed our chance, and they scored theirs. I take responsibility because I am the coach. I take the blame for what happened,” Romuald Rakotondrabe said.
“In the first 45 minutes, we were able to challenge Ghana. In the second half, he brought Majeed Ashimeru, and that changed everything. I told the boys to stop him because he brought energy. We tried and tried [but it did not work],” he said in the post-match presser.
