â⬓ The Black Stars will go into their remaining group C games brimmed with confidence.
â⬓ Ghana begin their quest to win the CHAN tournament on a blistering note with a narrow 1-0 win over Congo.
90 + 3ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The referee blows the whistle for Full Time.
90 + 2ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana holding on to their slim lead as they earn a free kick close to Congo area
90 + 1ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Time running out for Congo
90ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Good free kick but it went to the far post. The reconnection was weak. Goal kick to the Black Stars.
90ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Free kick in a very, very dangerous position for Ghana.
89ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana in a counter-attack position but Congo will recover quickly.
88ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Great chance for Ghana but the whistle goes against Yahaya Mohammed.
88ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Throw-in to Ghana.
87ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Nuru Sulley is down injured. Looks to be in great pain.
86ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Down strike from Yahaya Mohammed but the shot was too weak to trouble Mouyabi.
85ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Chance for Ghana as the ball richochet of the bar.
84ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Time running out for Congo to pull the equalizer with only five minutes left to play.
83ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana losing the midfield battle against a physical Congo side.
81ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo still pressing hard for the equalizer.
78ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghanaian defender Joshua Tijani is down. riding in pain.
76ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo fans getting a fair share of the spotlight.
75ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Mohammed Yahaya (Ghana) is cautioned.
75ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Mohammed Yahaya (Ghana) is cautioned.
75ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Throw-in to Ghana.
74ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Long kick rolls over the cross bar.
73ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Hand ball against Ghana. Free kick in a good position for Congo.
72ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo have been impressive in this second half.
71ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo clear the ball from their area from Yahaya Mohammed's free kick... both teams scrambling for the ball.
70ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana Substitution: Kennedy Boateng replaces Sulley Mohammed
69ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana in a position to score second goal but Sulley Mohammed's final effort has been extremely poor.
68ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yahaya Mohammed again failed to make use of an opportunity as he fouls Ankira.
67ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yahaya Mohammed is caught offside.
66ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Long surging cross from Congo but Nuru Sulley heads the ball from the danger zone. Ghana still leading 1-0.
65ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Corner kick to Congo.
63ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Latif quickly makes an impact but his effort wasted.
62ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana Substitution: Mohammed Abdul Latif replaces Anobaah Theophilus
61ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Nice cross from Magnokele but an equally diving save from Stephen Adams.
60ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo Substitution: Kader Bidimbou replaces Rudy Ndey
59ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Great shot on the run from Obassi.
58ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yahaya Mohammed's shot is comfortably dealt with by Mouyabi. Good attempt from the Asante Kotoko versatile player.
57ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Obassi fouls Tijani Joshua. Free kick to Ghana outside the penalty area.
56ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yahaya Mohammed goes down too easily and the referee will turn a blind eye.
55ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Great pass but Obassi took his eyes off the ball.
54ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo Substitution: Charvely Carim Steeven Mabiala replaces Lorry Nkolo
53ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Another strike from Nkounkou but the shot was too feeble to trouble Adams.
52ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Stephen Adams has been the busier of the two goalkeepers.
51ââ¬â¢Ã â⬓ An audacious strike from Bhebey but too much under the ball and putting the it over the cross bar.
50ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Great inter-positional display from Congo but Kwabena Adusei will intercept nicely.
49ââ¬â¢ â⬓ A good floating cross from Congo but Adams will soar above everybody to grab it.
48ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana are continuining with their dominance as Adams coolly grabs the ball.
47ââ¬â¢ â⬓ N'Kodia clears the ball. Throw-in to the Local Black Stars.
47ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Great chance for Yahaya but goalkeeper Mouyabi comes out of his line to clear.
47ââ¬â¢ â⬓ N'Kodia clears the ball. Throw-in to the Local Black Stars.
46ââ¬â¢Ã â⬓ Free kick to Congo in their own half.
47ââ¬â¢Ã â⬓ Great chance for Yahaya but goalkeeper Mouyabi comes out of his line to clear.
47ââ¬â¢Ã â⬓ N'Kodia clears the ball. Throw-in to the Local Black Stars.
46ââ¬â¢Ã â⬓ Ghana start the second half.
45 + 2ââ¬â¢Ã â⬓ The referee brings the first half to an end.
45 + 1ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana looking calm at the back.
45ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo keeper Mouyabi under pressure but he clears the ball into safety.
44ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Unfortunate for Congo because the assistant referee got it wrong this time around. Clearly onside.
44ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Chance for Congo but Bhebey is flagged offside.
43ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana goalkeeper Stephen Adams growing in confidence.
42ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo enjoying possession at the moment.
41ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The Congo bench livid with the lost opportunity. The score should be reading 1-1. But at the moment Ghana have their noses in front.
40ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The ball hit the upright but Moubhio failed to connect. It was easier to score than to miss. How could he miss that?
39ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The ball is clear on the line. Ghana saved by the bell.
38ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Tight one for Congo. Nkolo powers a strike but Stephen Adams paried with his leg. That should have been the equalizer.
37ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Godfred Saka's attempted cross failed to land properly. Congo in charge now.
36ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Mohammed Sulley is brought down cynically but the referee will have none of that.
35ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo earns another corner kick but easy catch for Stephen Adams
35ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Unfortunate for Congo to concede but Ghana deserve it up pressing for the opener.
34ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Theophilus Anoobah's feeble strike is wickedly deflected into the net.
34ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Anobaah Theophilus (Ghana) scores!
33ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The drive has been blocked. Ghana earns throw-in.
32ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Free kick to Congo in a good position.
31ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Sulley Mohammed shepherds the ball nicely but the final delivery is poor.
30ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana not given their opponent much to play.
29ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Both teams are struggling to break each other down.
28ââ¬â¢ â⬓ This game has attracted many top dignitaries including CAF boss Issah Hayatou and Danny Jordan.
27ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Both coaches on their feet.
26ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana enjoying the chunk of possession with 55%.
25ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana lurking dangerously but Anoobah fails to connect.
24ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The ball eludes everybody as they are caught ball watching.
23ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Corner kick for Ghana.
21ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo will react quickly but they have been stopped in their tracks.
20ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Andzouana used his body to prevent Ghana from scoring.
20ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo defense boiling but Mohammed's shot is blocked.
19ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Sulley Mohammed missed the ball completely after being challenged.
18ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yahaya Mohammed turns his marker inside-out but he's been robbed off the ball. Selfish on
that occasion.
17ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo look promising anytime they surge forward with Nkounkou the huge threat.
16ââ¬â¢ â⬓ It's been a fairly balanced game so far.
15ââ¬â¢ â⬓ An audacious strike fro Sulley Mohammed but that could not trouble Mouyabi.
14ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Unlucky touch from Nuru Sulley which nearly beat the Congolese goalkeeper. Poor defending from Congo.
13ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yahaya Mohammed is caught just outside the penalty box. That could have easily passed for a penalty. Ball in a promising position.
12ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana seem to be enjoying support from the South African fans.
11ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo pressing forward but Stephen Adams grabs the ball acrobatically. Congo looking dangerous.
10ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The pace of the game rising quicker and quicker.
9ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Great shot from Yahaya Mohammed but another great piece of goalkeeping from Mouyabi.
8ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Yellow card for Congo's Moubhio. He brought down Richard Mpong close to the penalty box.
8ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Boris Moubhibo Ngonga (Congo) is cautioned.
7ââ¬â¢ â⬓ An incisive cross nearly beat goalkeeper Mouyabi but Moubhio brilliantly clears it into safety.
6ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The Ghanaian defense under pressure but they weather the storm.
5ââ¬â¢ â⬓ First corner kick of the game. Unfortunate deflection which could have been dangerous for the Black Stars.
4ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo growing in confidence but Mpong fails to go past Andzouana
3ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Obassi nearly put Congo in front with 20-yard screamer. He pulled off his marker...Great chance for Congo.
2ââ¬â¢ â⬓ The Black Stars enjoying possession against a physically looking Congo side.
1ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Ghana earn first throw-in close to the Congo area but has been wasted.
1ââ¬â¢ â⬓ Congo gets us underway.
â⬓ But they kept themselves busy with high-profile friendly matches against Ivory Coast (a two-legged tie), Mali and Libya.
â⬓ The Local Black Stars had a free pass to the finals after their opponents for the qualifiers Benin withdrew.
â⬓ Ghana'a starting line up: Adams, Adusei, N Sulley, Tijani, Saka, Owusu, Opoku, Mpong, Anoorbah, Y Mohammed, S Mohammed.
â⬓ Congo are making their debut at the tournament.
â⬓ Ghana are chasing their first title after finishing second in the inaugural tournament in 2009 but failed to progress from the Group stage.
â⬓ Welcome to today's live coverage of the 2014 CHAN match between Ghana and Congo.