Ghana 2-1 Nigeria

Source: BBC

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Ghana 2-1 Nigeria: Ghana fans are in good spirits ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match

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Nigeria's supporters are also out in force for the big game against their arch-rivals at the Accra Sports Stadium

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Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel (right) is challenged early on by his Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien

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Nigeria are awarded a penalty 10 minutes before half-time when Everton striker Yakubu is fouled in the area

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Yakubu takes the spot-kick himself and fires it home to send the Nigerians into the lead

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Ghana are reduced to 10 men when John Mensah is sent off for a professional foul on Osaze Odemwingie

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But after Michael Essien levels just before half-time, Junior Agogo wins it for Ghana eight minutes from time

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The Nottingham Forest striker takes the plaudits as the Black Stars move on into the semi-finals

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The coaches embrace at the final whistle, but Nigeria's exit will increase the pressure on coach Berti Vogts (right)