Head coach of the Black Meteors, Ibrahim Tanko, has attributed tiredness as a factor influencing his team's performance in their second group game against Morocco at the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana faced a devastating defeat against the host nation, conceding five goals while managing to score only once during the 90 minutes of play.

Despite the 5-1 scoreline, Tanko acknowledged that the team was far from their best, particularly as Morocco demonstrated sharpness in their counterattacks.

Tanko further explained that the short time for recovery between the first and second games resulted in fatigue among his players.

“We had a day rest and they had two [days]. You could see from the game between Congo and Guinea how the scoreline was because Congo also had one day rest,” he said.

“We still have a chance in this tournament, we have a last game so we are going to prepare for that.”

The Black Meteors thought they were just within one reach against Morocco after Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s strike to make it 3-2.

But the goal was chalked off after VAR spotted the ball had first gone out of play before being brought back in the build-up to the goal.

“The performance of the referee, I can’t say much because we have the VAR, which is supporting them,” Tank added when quizzed about the officiating.

“All the decisions they take are okay so I think they are doing very well.”

Ghana will face Guinea in their last group game knowing that anything short of a win will see them exit the competition while ending any hopes of being at the 2024 Olympic Games.