Four time champions, the Black Stars of Ghana have been eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-3 to Comoros Island.
Ghana needed to win the encounter to stand a chance of progressing to the round of 16, but it was the Islanders that drew the first blood when Ben Nabouhane fired a low shot into the net with Ghana’s goal keeper Joseph Wolacott unable to attempt a save.
As the Black Stars push for an equalizer Andre Dede Ayew was sent off for sliding into Comoros goal keeper and injuring him in the process.
The Islanders doubled their lead in the 61st minute through Ahmed Mogni.
However, Ghana fought back despite being a man down and equalized only for Mogni to break the camel’s back with the third goal.
Ghana finished bottom of Group C with only one point as Morocco won the group with seven points followed by Gabon with five points. Comoros Island came third with three points and have to wait to see if they will progress as one of the third best losers.
