Ghana beats Ivory Coast in extra time to reach AFCON final

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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

Africa Cup of Nations History

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