Ghana unable to mount comeback against Niger in quarterfinal defeat

Ghana unable to mount comeback against Niger in quarterfinal defeat

Niger secured a place in the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Black Galaxies. An own goal by Konadu Yiadom and a spectacular goal by Hainikoye gave Niger the surprise victory over the two-time finalists. Early on in the match, Augustine Agyapong nearly gave Niger the lead with a misplaced backpass, but Danlad Ibrahim was…