The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Namibia in a pre-AFCON friendly in Dubai on Sunday.

Namibia scored the only goal of the game through Manfred Starke after Lawrence Ati Zigi failed to hold unto a shot.

Newcastle winger Christian Atsu had the opportunity to restore parity for Black Stars from the penalty spot but he failed to convert.

Ghana were awarded another penalty after the recess which was also missed by Mubarak Wakaso.

Kwesi Appiah’s men continued to push for an equalizer but a resolute Namibia defense held on for the win.

Ghana will face South Africa in their final warm up game on June 14 before the team departs to Egypt for the tournament.

The four time champions have been paired in Group F alongside champions Cameroon, Benin and Guinea Bissau.