Ghana advanced to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in Gabon next year after beating Mauritius 2-0 at the Anjalay Stadium in Mapou.
The Black Stars went into this game needing a point to secure qualification to the tournament, and, they duly delivered with victory over a very stubborn opposition.
Second half goals by Captain Andre Dede Ayew and Christian Atsu were enough to see Ghana join Senegal, Morocco, Egypt and Cameroon as well as the hosts for next year’s event.
The goals came within a two minute spell midway through the half with both being assisted by Baba Abdul Rahman of Chelsea fame.
Ghana dominated most periods of the game, but, found it difficult to break down the hosts for over an hour before the two goals blitz.
Goalkeeper K. Jean-Louis was in inspired form for Mauritius throughout the game as he pulled off several important saves to deny the Ghanaians of a heavy win.
With qualification now secured, Coach Avram Grant will look to build on this as Ghana seeks a first title at the continental level for the first time since 1982.
The Black Stars will play their last Group H qualifier against Rwanda at home to complete the round of qualifying ties.
Ghana XI
Razak Braimah
Harrison Afful
Baba Rahman
Jonathan Mensah
John Boye
Afriyie Acquah/Emmanuel Agyemang Badu
Christian Atsu/Jeffrey Schlupp
Mubarak Wakasu
Andre Dede Ayew
Frank Acheampong/Thomas Teye Partey
Jordan Ayew
Ghana Through To AFCON 2017 After 2-0 Win In Mauritius
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