Ghana into Nations Cup semi-finals
Jan 24, 2010
GHANA destroyed Angola’s Africa Cup of Nations dream with a 1-0 quarter-final win over the hosts here on Sunday to keep them on course for a fifth title.
GHANA destroyed Angola’s Africa Cup of Nations dream with a 1-0 quarter-final win over the hosts here on Sunday to keep them on course for a fifth title.
Asamoah Gyan’s first half goal put the Black Stars into the semi-finals where they will face the winner of Monday’s match in Lubango between Zambia and Nigeria.
As a severely depleted Ghana side marched on in search of their first continental crown in 28 years Angola rued not putting away a number of clear cut chances, not least Manucho’s shot over the woodwork approaching the interval.
Angola made two changes from the side that qualified for the last eight with a goalless draw against Algeria - defender Stelvio returning from suspension and three-goal hero Flavio back from injury to join Manucho up front.
Ghana, missing a raft of star players including Michael Essien, made one alteration from their last run out, Mathew Amoah making way for Qatar-based midfielder Opoku Agyemang.
A minute’s silence for the victims of the Haiti earthquake preceded this first ever competitive meeting between the two African states.
Asamoah Gyan’s first half goal put the Black Stars into the semi-finals where they will face the winner of Monday’s match in Lubango between Zambia and Nigeria.
As a severely depleted Ghana side marched on in search of their first continental crown in 28 years Angola rued not putting away a number of clear cut chances, not least Manucho’s shot over the woodwork approaching the interval.
Angola made two changes from the side that qualified for the last eight with a goalless draw against Algeria - defender Stelvio returning from suspension and three-goal hero Flavio back from injury to join Manucho up front.
Ghana, missing a raft of star players including Michael Essien, made one alteration from their last run out, Mathew Amoah making way for Qatar-based midfielder Opoku Agyemang.
A minute’s silence for the victims of the Haiti earthquake preceded this first ever competitive meeting between the two African states.