The black stars of Ghana are through to the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
AFCON 2017: Ayew brothers shine as Ghana defeat
DR Congo to reach semi-final
Thanks to the Ayew brothers who got a goal each to ensure the Avram Grant tutored side advance to the last four.
The highly entertaining fixture saw DR Congo’s Dieumerci Mbokani lose a sitter as early as the tenth minute.
Both teams matched each other in all departments as play was mainly around the midfield in the first forty-five minutes.
Following a barren first half, Ghanaian
no.9 Jordan Ayew powered home a sensational strike in the 63rd minute to
put his side ahead.
Barely five minutes later,
the leopards replied in a spectacular fashion with Paul-Jose M'Poku
driving home his shot from about 30-yards-out to send the Congolese fans
into the wild.
With the clock ticking fast as
the match was drawing closer to extra-time, Ghana's Christian Atsu was
brought down in the box and referee deservedly pointed to the spot.
Black
stars captain Andre Ayew stepped-up and sent goalkeeper Ley Matampi the
wrong way to give his side the all-important win. It ended Ghana 2 - 1
DR Congo.
Ghana will now face Cameroon who defeated Senegal via penalties in the semifinal scheduled for Thursday, February 2 in Franceville.