Football CHAN 2014: Ghana eliminate Nigeria! Final against Libya on February 1

ghana-chan2Still penalties to separate the teams in the second semi-final of the African Nations Championship 2014. Finally it was Ghana who qualify for their second final of CHAN (4-1 on penalties, 0-0 regular time). Big disappointment for Nigeria of Stephen Keshi who was eyeing an Afcon-CHAN double.

During 90 minutes, both teams struggled to decide. Super Eagles and Black Stars have yet created many opportunities. Finally frustrated, mistakes were also chained. Result: a second yellow card just at 15 minutes to the end for Kwabena Adusei, the hero of the match against DR Congo.

In the penalty shootout, Solomon Kwambe and Ugonna Uzochukwu missed their shots for Nigeria. While all Ghanaians managed their shoot. Next Saturday, the Black Stars will be in the final against Libya who got rid of Zimbabwe (5-4 on penalties shootouts, 0-0 regular time).


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