Ghana beat Japan 1-0 in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Oct 4 (Reuters) Ghana edged Japan 1-0 today in a friendly international at Yokohama International Stadium.

Draman Haminu scored the winning goal from close range in the 73rd minute against a largely experimental Japan side.

Ghana, led by Chelsea's Michael Essien, were rarely troubled and had several chances to take the lead in the first half through Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah and Essien.

Japan debutant Satoru Yamagishi hit the post with a lucky shot off his knee just before the hour.

Ghana got their reward with 17 minutes remaining after Razak Pimpong worked well on the right before sending in a low cross that Haminu crashed home at the near post.

REUTERS AB KN1910