A first-half goal from Asamoah Gyan helped Ghana beat Angola 1-0 to reach the African Cup of Nations semi finals and eliminate the tournament hosts on Sunday.
The Stade Rennes striker scored the winner one minute after the quarter-hour mark as Ghana booked a last-four berth for the second consecutive time, having finished third in the 2008 tournament on home soil.
The only goal of the match:
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Ghana will face the winners of Monday’s quarter-final game between Nigeria and Zambia.
The Black Stars played without several key players including Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, who will miss the rest of the tournament after suffering a knee injury.
Angola were boosted by the return of in-form striker Flavio, who shook off an injury in time to feature in the game.
