Ghana defeated the Central African Republic 2-1 on Thursday to secure qualification to the AFCON tournament next year in La Cote D’Ivoire.
This is will be Ghana’s 24th appearance at the continent’s biggest football festival, and the Black Stars will look to win it a fifth time.
The Black Stars, had to come from behind to record this victory over a very disciplined Central African Republic side that could have secured qualification of their own with a win.
Coach Chris Hughton and his charges, needed just a draw to earn their berth, but they were given a reality check by the visitors mid way through the first half.
Louis Mafouta was put through in the 25th minute, and the Amiens striker rounded Lawrence Ati-Zigi in post for Ghana to put his side ahead.
The Central African Republic, held their lead well at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi until Ghana found an opening close to the end of the first session.
West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus, struck home an equalizer from a free kick in the 43rd minute to end the first even.
Substitute Ernest Nuamah, scored Ghana’s winner from an assist by another substitute Antoine Semenyo to win the game for the Black Stars with two minutes to end play.
Ghana finished tops of Group E with 12 points, qualifying with Angola who finished second to the tournament next year.
