Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori was brutally trolled on social media for his blunder in Ghana's dramatic draw to Mozambique. Check it out!
What's the story?
The Black Stars are seem to be as good as knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations after conceding two late goals against a valiant Mozambique side.
After the match, Ghana captain and keeper Richard Ofori was subject to some online ridicule for his blunder that led to a corner, resulting in Mozambique's equaliser.
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Let's take a closer look...
Richard Ofori trolled online
After only managing two points in their three Group B matches at AFCON, the Black Stars are set to be knocked out of the group stages in the continental showpiece for the second tournament in a row.
Ghana, who are four-time winners of the tournament and have finished second on five separate occasions, have gone winless in their last six AFCON matches.
With English manager, Chris Hughton at the helm and the in-form talisman, Mohammed Kudus carrying Ghana's attack — there was plenty of hope for Ghana when they touched down in Côte d'Ivoire.
Despite being relegated down to being Orlando Pirates' third-choice goalkeeper, Richard Ofori not only claimed the number 1 jersey for the Black Stars, but was also appointed as captain.
Unfortunately for the Buccaneer, he led Ghana to a nightmare campaign, topped off by his error when he was reluctant to claim a deflected header.
Ofori tentatively snatched at the ball, making contact with it and it lead to a corner for Mozambique. Atlético Madrid's Reinildo Mandava rose highest to head in the equaliser, leaving Ghanaians shattered after surrendering a two-goal lead that would have seen them progress to the next round.
Ofori's indecisiveness was one of the many talking points after the match, with some fans pointing out that he cost his country the valuable three points.
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Here's a look at some online reactions to Ofori's goalkeeping mistake:
On a lighter note, Richard Ofori must be investigated for that touch on the ball. It baffles my mind how a professional goalkeeper on a payroll can do something of that sort. Either he was paid to do it or he just acted senselessly. Bad luck sorr!
— Ahenfie (@ahenfie4) January 22, 2024
Ghana conceded from this corner. Richard Ofori I have no words for you man. Just pack your bags and leave. pic.twitter.com/X2K7ghTCYl
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) January 22, 2024
Samini’s Reaction To that Richard Ofori’s Last Minute Goalkeeping Mistake,
— Shadrack Amonoo Crabe ???? (@ShadrackAmonooC) January 23, 2024
Samini Bore Rufffff!! ????????????????#shadrackamonoocrabeupdates pic.twitter.com/v7jLpeTDSi
Jordan Ayew to Richard Ofori after the game yesterday pic.twitter.com/Ty9G0FdT4o
— Lil-King?? (@ny_Lilking1) January 23, 2024
Richard Ofori are you maddddd????? pic.twitter.com/TVWzK49y9C
— JEY?? (@MmoaNkoaaa) January 22, 2024
33 million people in this country and Richard Ofori is our first Goalkeeper. We deserve everything coming to us.
— Dr Sneaker Nyame (@SneakerNyame_) January 23, 2024
Richard Ofori is the third choice for his club. Barely played since 2021. Hasn’t played this season. Lost his explosiveness & was shakey even at his peak. Picked because he’s “never let Ghana down” despite the fact that was mostly 4+ years ago. Poor all tournament. https://t.co/ST9gDoXofz
— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) January 22, 2024
Richard Ofori why why pic.twitter.com/MG1ZrozT25
— turkson?????? (@turkson_p1) January 22, 2024
Richard Ofori, Ghana Goalkeeper...
— West Ham (C)entral ?? (@WestHam_Central) January 22, 2024
Build the statue.
This is how Mozambique equalised, and near enough gave Kudus back to us...they scored from the corner resulting from this ?? pic.twitter.com/kda7auVCCO
This mistake from Ofori touching the ball after a complete miss hit from Reinildo (the eventual goal scorer) cost Ghana the game #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/uWSD9I6TsX
— ???????? (@8Flavs) January 22, 2024
What was Richard Ofori doing ??
— M A E S T R O (@14_Jersey_) January 22, 2024
You can’t tell me this ain’t Spiritual bro
The saying “Ghana is cursed” was clear tonight
We are cursed ???? pic.twitter.com/AezqjiQk6r
Richard Ofori has actually just knocked Ghana out of the AFCON with the funniest, stupidest and most unnecessary mistake I have ever seen ??
— Jam (@Carefree_Jam) January 22, 2024
You knew he was finished after that ??
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