Ghana beats Ivory Coast in extra time to reach AFCON final
ASMARA, Jan. 19, 1968 (AMP) — Ethiopia 1968 : Ghana reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the third time in their history courtesy of a 4-3 extra time victory over Ivory Coast (following a 3-3 draw in regulation) on Friday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Ghana at the AFCON
- 2 titles (1963, 1965)
- 3 appearances (first in 1963)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
- Statistics: Champions (1963, 1965)
Ivory Coast at the AFCON
- 2 appearance (1965)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
- Statistics: Third Place (1965)
Ghana
4:3
Ivory Coast
4:3 (a.e.t.), 3:3 (3:3)
- 19 January 1968
- Asmara
AFCON History
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