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Agogo shines to send Black Stars into semis

Nottingham Forest striker Junior Agogo booked Ghana's place in the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup with the winner eight minutes from time in the 2-1 victory over Nigeria.

The hosts came from behind after Everton's Ayegbeni Yakubu had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 34th minute.

Essien is mobbed after his equaliser

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien's glancing header put the Black Stars level on the stroke of half-time but 15 minutes after the restart Ghana had captain John Mensah sent off for a professional foul.

But in the 82nd minute Portsmouth's Sulley Muntari crossed to the far post where Agogo tapped in from close range.

"I am just happy we have gone through to the next round," said Agogo.

"For me personally I'm buzzing. When we went down to 10 men everyone had to give that extra 10%. I can't believe we are through."

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