Ghana were held to a two-all draw by Burkina Faso in a 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier match played at the Stade du 4 Aout Stadium on Saturday.

The inform Sadick Adams put the vistors ahead in 10th minute through a penalty with Mohammed Sylla levelling the matters minutes before the break.

Gideon Waja then restored Ghana’s lead in the 62nd minute but Stallions cancelled the lead later through Illas Sawadogo.

The first 45 minutes ended with both team capitalizing on created opportunities, more so Abbey Thomas, whose drought with the senior side continues.

On the other side, Enock Sano Yaya struggled to replicate his immediate form at Burkinabe League with clear indications he has to work harder to cement his place in the starting line-up.

The Burkinabes looked re-energized in the second half, and after a string of attacks, Kabore Youssof nearly made things worse for Ghana even with almost ten minutes remaining but Black Stars defended well.

“The boys have not played badly, and I was using the match to specifically identify which player to use where and the formation I will apply effectively. I have a host of players, who did not feature in the first leg, we will see how effective they can be in return leg,”said Appiah.

“It is a good match, despite a draw, we are optimistic we can get the a win goals and progress in the match on Saturday,” Stallions’ coach Saboteur told reporters afterwards.

Burkina Fasowill need to win the contest scheduled for Accra Stadium by a 1-0 margin to make it to the finals of the tournament.