AFCON 2019: Black Stars kicked out on penalties by Tunisia

Ghana’s hope of making a 7th straight semi-final berth has been cut short by the Tunisians in the ongoing African Cup of Nations.

For the first time in the history of the AFCON, Tunisia has eliminated favorites Ghana to advance to the quarterfinal of the competition.

The Carthage Eagles beat the Black Stars 5-4 on penalties following a 1 – 1 draw after extra time. The match was decided on spot-kicks after it finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Tunisia took the lead after Taha Khenissi’s shot went in off the post but the Black Stars levelled in stoppage time as Rami Bedoui headed into his own net to force the match into extra time.

With neither side able to find a winner in the extra time, the match went to penalties with Caleb Ekuban’s miss proving costly for the Black Stars.

Tunisia will now move on to face Madagascar in the quarterfinals.