African Nations Cup: Ghana beat South Africa to finish top of Group C
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Reuters
| Jan 28, 2015
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| Mandla Masango of South Africa celebrates after scoring against Ghana during their Group C soccer match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Mongomo January 27, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (EQUATORIAL GUINEA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) |
Andre Ayew scored seven minutes from time to hand Ghana a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over South Africa at Estadio Mongomo on Tuesday and a place in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals.
Ghana finished with two wins and secured top place in Group C and play in Malabo in Sunday's quarter-finals.
Ayew capped a storming second half showing with a headed goal after John Boye had equalised in the 73rd minute.
A stunning volley from Mandla Masango after 17 minutes had South Africa 1-0 ahead at halftime.
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