Ghanaian midfielder Ahmed Awuaâ??s strike keeps Riga FC top of Latvian league
Ghanaian midfielder Ahmed Awua Ankrah continued his impressive run of form, scoring a crucial equaliser to help Riga FC maintain their spot at the top of the Latvia Virsliga table.In a tense Matchday 22 clash against Daugavpils, the visitors stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead within the opening 20 minutes. Riga FC struggled to find rhythm as Daugavpils remained compact and disciplined in defence.However, the game shifted in Riga's favour after a red card was shown to a Daugavpils player in the 63rd minute. Despite going down to ten men, the visitors held firm and looked poised to snatch all three points.That changed in the 84th minute when Ahmed Awua stepped up with a moment of brilliance. Picking up the ball at the edge of the box, the 22-year-old unleashed a powerful strike into the roof of the net to draw his side level. It was his third goal in the last five games, underlining his growing influence in Rigas title charge.The draw extends Riga FCs unbeaten run to 16 games and keeps them firmly in control of the title race. Awuas rising stock continues to make headlines, with performances that suggest hes one to watch.
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