AFCON 2015: Ghana escape elimination after bouncing back to defeat South Africa

The black stars of Ghana escape the scare of elimination from the ongoing African Cup of Nations after they bounce back from their slumber in the Second half to Qualify for the next round.

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South Africa Mandla Masango had given his team the lead 17 minute into the game with a spectacular volley from 25yards, his goal may possibly be the goal of the tournament.

But in the Second half of the game Ghana keep pressuring the South Africa defense before substitute John Boye drove home an equalizer for the black stars. Before Marseille forward Andre Ayew struck the winning goal for them in the 83 minute to put his team 2-1 up and cement their qualification into quarter finals.  

Ghana had never scored against South Africa in an African Cup of Nations match before, but they were determined to end the record.

Algeria also qualified after beating Senegal by 2-0 to pick up the 2nd spot after Ghana cruise to the top of the group on goal difference.

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The Taranger Lion of Senegal shocks Black star of Ghana with a dramatic come back to win by 2 goal to 1.                                      

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The Ghanaian team add an impressive performance in the first 15 minutes of the game and was able to get an early goal in the match through a penalty converted by A.Ayew, but couldn't put such great first half performance into the second half has they played more defensive tactics.
Meanwhile, the Senegalese came all out looking for victory and they were rewarded.

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Senegal got the equalizer through Diouf 58, and continued to press hard on the Black stars defense which really end up giving them the whole 3points, through a Moussa Sow last gasp "93rd minute goal to make the score line 2:1.