The second semi-final of the 2014 African Nations Championship between Ghana and Nigeria was a tense and closely contested match. Despite both teams creating chances throughout the game, neither was able to find the back of the net during regulation time, leading to a goalless draw.
In the penalty shootout that followed, Ghana emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. Nigeria’s Solomon Kwambe and Ugonna Uzochukwu missed their penalty kicks, while all of Ghana’s players successfully converted theirs. This result was a disappointment for Nigeria, who had high hopes of securing a spot in the final and potentially achieving a CAN-CHAN double under coach Stephen Keshi.
Ghana’s victory sets up an exciting final against Libya, who also advanced to the championship match after defeating Zimbabwe in another penalty shootout earlier in the tournament. With both teams eager to claim the title, the final promises to be a thrilling encounter.
