Ghana defeated DR Congo to become the first country to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for six consecutive times.

The four times champions of Africa edged out DR Congo to squeeze through to the semi-finals of the 2017 Africa Cup of nations, courtesy of Jordan Ayew and Andre Ayew goals, with Mpoku scoring that of the Leopards.

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The Black Stars had done it in five consecutive tournaments which was an African record and they have broken their own record to reach the semis for six continuous tournaments.

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They have reached the semis since 2008, a total of six periods, (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017).

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