| Ghana had fallen behind but was able to pull back up | | | | team finished as runners up. It has been over 25 years |
| and defeated Ivory Coast 4-2 securing the third spot in | | | | since they last won the cup back in 1982. |
| the Africa Nations Cup. Both teams were considered | | | | This was an exciting six goal match and just ten |
| pre-tournament favorites but they had to compete for | | | | minutes into the game Sulley Muntari struck a 25 yard |
| the third spot. | | | | free kick that gave Ghana the lead. Their other three |
| This is the nationâs sixteenth appearance in | | | | goals were all scored during the second half; |
| the event and their fourth as hosts. So far; Ghana has | | | | Owusu-Abeyie scored at minute 73, Agogo at the |
| managed to take home four titles but this time they | | | | 80th minute and finally Dramani sealed the match with |
| ended up settling for a consolation third spot; their best | | | | Ghanaâs last goal in minute 85. |
| performance since the 1992 Nations Cup where the | | | | |