The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.

Carlos Queiroz has quit as Ghana coach after the team’s World Cup campaign ended with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Colombia at the first knockout stage

The Black Stars competed physically and stayed in the match until the end, but they struggled to create enough clear chances against a disciplined and experienced Colombian side.

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Ghana's players said that the first-half injury to Marvin Senaya, and the impromptu entry of his replacement Alidu Seidu, was the decisive moment in the Black Stars' 1-0 defeat by Colombia in Kansas City on Friday.

Colombia and Argentina seal their spots in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup courtesy of wins over Ghana and Cabo Verde, respectively.

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