DR Congo 1-2 Ghana
(M'Poku 68' - J. Ayew 63', A. Ayew 78' pen.)

Ghana are in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Congo 2-1 Sunday.

Brothers Jordan and Andre Ayew were both on target, with the latter sealing victory from the spot to set up a last-four clash with Cameroon in Franceville on Thursday.

Jordan opened the scoring after just over an hour of a tight, bruising quarterfinal in northern Gabon, but Congo drew level five minutes later through Paul Jose Mpoku's swerving shot, before Andre Ayew re-established Ghana's lead.

They are the sons of Ghana football legend Abedi 'Pele' Ayew, ranked among the greatest African footballers of all time.

Ghana are looking to end a run of 35 years without a Cup of Nations title.

 

Egypt 1-0 Morocco
(Kahraba 87')

Midfielder Mahmoud Kahraba was the hero as Egypt beat north African rivals Morocco with a late winner at Stade de Port-Gentil.

The goal broke Moroccan hearts as they had dominated for long periods but couldn't make the breakthrough in a game that lacked attacking quality.

But with extra time looming, Egypt's moment came with three minutes of normal time to play. Mohamed Salah swung in a corner, which was flicked on and eventually turned in by Kahraba.

Egypt will face Burkina Faso in the last four Wednesday.

mds/jh (AFP)