Substitute Osman Bukari emerged from the bench to score as Ghana fight back to draw 1-1 with Angola in Luanda in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Angola came off the blocks from the get-go in search of a win, having already been aware of Central African Republic win over Madagascar.
Gilberto registered the first attempt with a low drive on the edge of the box before strikes from Fredy and To Carniero.
Gilberto came much closer to opening the scoring with an effort on goal a minute before half time but Lawrence Ati Zigi was there to keep the scoreline goalless.
But Angola finally opened the scoring six minutes into a second half from the spot following a foul by Ghana defender, Daniel Amartey on Gelson Dala.
Lucas João stepped up and dispatched it into the bottom right corner to give Pedro Goncalves’s side the lead.
Coach Hughton effect three substitutions and two combined to equalize for Ghana.
A quick one-two between Inaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil sees space open up for the Genk forward who delivered a cut back into the box for Osman Bukari to slot into the net.
The assist provider, Paintsil nearly put his name on the scoresheet but his shot cannoned of the crossbar before also failing to beat Angolan goalkeeper Neblú at close range.
Inaki Williams had the opportunity to open his account for Ghana but his feeble effort was saved.
Ghana top Group E with 8 points and will face Central African Republic in their next encounter.
