Ghana Put Congo To Sleep To Remain Top Of Nations Cup Group I

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Ghana stayed on top of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group I table after securing a 0-3 over Congo in Brazzaville.

The Black Stars took the initiative and striker Prince Tagoe profited from a poor clearance to slot the opener on 22 minutes.

His club mate Dominic Adiyiah scored just before the break with a blistering header as a final farewell to his late dad who was buried on Saturday.

John Pantsil picked a ball from right flank and glided in the cross that was perfectly directed by the Partizan Belgrade player.

After the interval, head coach Goran Stevanovic shuffled his cards and brought on Lee Addy to replace left-back David Addy.

Congo nearly pulled one back mid-way through but referee Daniel Bennett was spot on with his offside calls and waived a penalty call after a Congo player was obstructed inside the Ghana box.

Stevanovic then introduced midfielder Sulley Muntari for Andre Dede Ayew.

The Sunderland ace announced his presence on the pitch with a well-taken shot that hit an opponent but his second strike put the game beyond the Red Devils.

Ghana now have seven points; three more than Sudan which play Swaziland at home on Sunday.


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Ghana Put Congo To Sleep To Remain Top Of Nations Cup Group I