AFCON Roundup: Ghana, Mali qualify for semi-final

By Phillip Eta

Hosts of the AFCON 2013, South Africa, have been eliminated from the tournament, after they lost 3-1 on penalties to Mali.
The Bafana Bafana led in the first half, through Tokele Rantie’s goal, but were pegged back by the Seydou Keita’s leveller. The Malians then stretched the game into extra time and eventually spot kicks. Siphiwe Tshabalala was the only player to score from the spot for South Africa.

Ghana also made it through to the last four, after Mubarak Wakaso’s brace saw off debutants Cape Verde at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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