6 Feb 2012

Ghana book semi against Zambia, Ivory Coast face Mali

11:55 am on 6 February 2012

Ghana will face Zambia for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations football final after a 2-1 extra time win over Tunisia in the quarter-finals in Gabon.

The other semi-final is between the Ivory Coast and Mali, who overcame co-host Gabon 5-4 on penalties, after their quarter-final finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

The Black Stars meet Zambia midweek in Bata while the Eagles' reward is a semi-final date with Ivory Coast back at Libreville's L'Amitie stadium.