Egypt win Africa Cup of Nations for record third consecutive time
Egypt claimed an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup of Nations title thanks to a 1-0 win over Ghana in Luanda. The substitute Mohamed Gedo scored the winner five minutes from full time after playing a one-two with Mohamed Zidan.
Ghana were the better team for much of the game but were unable to create many clear-cut chances as the Pharoahs claimed the trophy for a record seventh time.
The Black Stars were restricted to shots from distance against a defensively well-organised Egyptian side that conceded just two goals in their six games.
There was to be no repeat of the fireworks of Egypt's semi-final against Algeria – which saw four goals and three red cards – but Gedo popped up with time running out to score his fifth goal of the tournament, finishing as the competition's top scorer despite all his appearances coming from the bench.
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