FULL-TIME!!! It's all over in Franceville. It's Cameroon who set up a date with Egypt with a 2-0 win over Ghana here tonight.
90' +3
C. Bassogog has scored a goal for Cameroon! Assist by V. Aboubakar.
Assist Vincent Paté Aboubakar
Goal Christian Mougang Bassogog
GOOOOOAAAAALLL!!! BASSOGOG SEALS IT FOR CAMEROON!!! A counter attacking move following Atsu's failed cross. 2-0 to Cameroon.
90' +2
We're into the final two minutes of the four that were added at the end of 90.
Abbubaker tries to beat Razak from an acute angle, but he skies his effort. Ghana to restart quickly.
88'
Cameroon weather the storm as Jordan Ayew tries to find his teammates with a cross into the box. Cameroon clear their lines and get some time to breathe.
86'
E. Agyemang-Badu enters the game and replaces T. Partey.
Substitution Thomas Teye Partey Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu
Less than five minutes to go and Avram Grant is urging his charges to show sense of urgency and push for that important goal.
83'
The Indomitable Lions last won this trophy 15 years - at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Mali.
82'
As things stand, it would be Cameroon against Egypt in the final in Libreville on Sunday.
81'
B. Moukandjo gets yellow.
Yellow card Benjamin Moukandjo Bilé
80'
Andre Ayew makes his way into the box from the near side, but the midfielder's cross is too strong. It eludes everyone in the box.
78'
We are into the final 12 minutes of the game. Ghana need something special to at least force this game to extra time.
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77'
G. Mandjeck enters the game and replaces A. Djoum.
Substitution Arnaud Sutchuin Djoum Georges Constant Mandjeck
75'
A. Gyan enters the game and replaces A. Acquah.
AYEW WITH A CHANCE!!! Atsu plays a decent cross into the box, and he finds Jordan Ayew, who blasts his effort wide.
Substitution Afriyie Acquah Asamoah Gyan
As predicted, Gyan is about to come on.
74'
That was his second of the tournament. No expected him to score really, but he did. Ghana need to respond here.
73'
V. Aboubakar enters the game and replaces R. Tambe.
Substitution Robert Ndip Tambe Vincent Paté Aboubakar
72'
M. Ngadeu has scored a goal for Cameroon!
Goal Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui
GOOOOAAAAALL!!! Cameroon take the lead! The Black Stars fail to clear their lines from the resultant free-kick, and Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui is in the right place to slot it home.
71'
Free-kick to Cameroon. Bassogog on the ball.
69'
CHANCE FOR GHANA!!! Ayew cannot control the ball inside the box, but it falls for Amartey, who tries to pull the trigger. However, Cameroon clear their lines.
67'
Moukandjo gets into the box from the left hand side, but his attempted shot is easily saved by Razak, who has had little to do in the second half.
65'
Zoua gets onto the end of Moukandjo's cross, but the referee spotted something there. Zoua used his arm to bring the ball down. Free-kick to Ghana.
63'
Ondoa has been a delight to watch in this year's tournament. He's only 21 years old.
61'
ONDOA WITH A SAVE!!! Wakaso swings it from the free-kick but Ondoa goes to his right to parry the ball out for a corner. What a goalkeeper Ondoa is. Top save!
60'
FREE-KICK TO GHANA!! Atsu dribbles past his markers, but he's brought down outside the box.
58'
Bassogog fouls Acheampong as he tries get in front of the Ghana wing-back. Referee blows his whistle. Ghana to restart.
55'
A dangerous cross is played into the box, Andre Ayew gets stuck in but Ondoa comes out tops.
54'
Both teams looking capable of scoring here, but we're still waiting.
52'
ANCHEAMPONG WITH A CHANCE!!! The left-footed player storms into the box and crosses the ball but Partey is a few seconds late as the ball eludes everyone inside the box. Goal-kick to Cameroon.
50'
PENALTY APPEAL!!! Partey tries to shoot but his attempted shot is deflected for a corner. The Ghana international is convinced it should have been a penalty but the referee disagrees.
49'
No changes from the teams that finished the first half. Both coaches are still pretty much happy with their line-ups.
47'
Cameroon were much more physical in the first half with 12 fouls to Ghana's six. However the scoreboard hasn't changed.
45' +3
HALF-TIME: That's the end of the exciting first 45 minutes. It's Cameroon 0-0 Ghana.
45'
One minute of stoppage time added on as Moukandjo receives medical attention from a Wakaso challenge.
Ghana get us underway...
44'
We're approaching the interval and both sides have really exerted themselves here tonight.
42'
Andre Ayew whips a cross into the box, but it is too close to Ondoa, who gathers with ease.
40'
JORDAN AYEW MISSES!!! Teikeu makes an error at the back and Ayew pounces, creates space for himself in the box, but his shot goes across the face of goal. What a chance that was!
39'
Gnana last beat Cameroon at the 1998 Afcon finals. They won 3-1.
37'
The last time these two nations met was on the 7th of February 2008 at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The Indomitable Lions narrowly beat Ghana by 1-0.
35'
Atsu tries to eliminate a few defenders on his way into the box, but he's stopped. Some impressive piece of defending by Cameroon.
33'
It is still 0-0, but we have not been short of entertainment here. Ghana are back into the game. Cameroon are sitting back and absorbing the pressure.
31'
It's been an evenly contested affair so far, but Cameroon had enough chances to bury Ghana.
29'
Ghana waste a good opportunity to go ahead. Too many touches inside the box, and Cameroon concede a corner.
27'
The Black Stars are beginning to press high up and forcing Cameroon into making mistakes in their own half.
25'
Jordan Ayew is afford space to shoot from inside the box, but he skies his effort over the crossbar. He should have done better there.
23'
Razak has been their busier of the two goalkeepers. Ondoa hasn't been tested after 23 minutes of play.
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RAZAK TO THE RESCUE!!! Tambe goes down to connect with a cross inside the box, but Razak uses his feet to make a block. Referee had blown his whistle nonetheless; it wouldn't have counted.
20'
ZOUA WITH ANOTHER CHANCE!!! The midfielder is left unmonitored on the near side, and he tries to beat Razak with a header, but it goes over the top.
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17'
Zoua attempts to shoot from range but his shot is deflected for a corner. Ghana clear their lines, and it's none other Andre Ayew, who's back in his own half to assist in defense.
15'
Atsu is played through, but he's stopped in his tracks by Teikeu, who plays it safe to allow his team to regroup. Throw-in to Ghana.
13'
PENALTY?? Bassogog storms into the penalty area and goes down as he was about to cross the ball, but the referee is unmoved. Ghana return with the ball.
12'
RAZAK DENIES TAMBE!!! The Cameroon international shoots on a turn from inside the box, but Razak is well positioned to make a fine block.
10'
Ghana are against the ropes now with Cameroon slowly settling in.
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CLEARED OFF THE LINE!!! Cameroon with a chance to break the deadlock from the resultant corner, but Afful clears Teikeu's head off the line.
7'
Zoua dances his way into the box on the far side, but Acheampong does well to cut his attempted cross short and out for a corner.
5'
Ghana win their first corner of the night, but Cameroon clear their lines.
3'
Ghana are taking the game to Cameroon, but Atsu has been closed down on the near side. Cameroon are defending in their numbers.
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We're underway...
Hi everyone, welcome the second semi-final clash between Cameroon and Ghana. I am Ernest Makhaya, and I will be your host tonight.
Let's take a look at how both teams have lined up, starting with Cameroon...
Cameroon starting XI: Fabrice Ondoa, Adolphe Teikeu, Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Fai Collins, Ambroise Oyongo, Sébastien Siani, Arnaud Djoum, Jacques Zoua, Christian Bassogog, Robert Ndip Tambe and Benjamin Moukandjo.
Ghana starting XI: Brimah Razak, Daniel Amartey, Harrison Afful, John Boye, Afriyie Acquah, Christian Atsu, Wakaso Mubarak, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Frank Opoku Acheampong and Andre Ayew
The two teams are getting ready to make their way onto the pitch for the singing of National Anthems.
Whoever wins here tonight will face Egypt in the final on Sunday night. The Pharaohs edged out Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties last night.
Ghana have an impressive record against Cameroon. In the last seven matches, the Black Stars won three, drew three and lost just once against the Indomitable Lions.
We're a few minutes away from kick-off here in Franceville.
Both teams have really done well. However, their coaches should emphasize the importance of burying those chances in the second half.
Moukandjo, Tambe and Zoua have all been impressive for the Indomitable Lions so far, and I won't be surprised if any of them find the back of the net in the second half.
Ghana have been well organized at the back. Razak was no doubt their standout player in the first half. Partey also came to the party on a number of occasions.
In terms of changes, perhaps we might see the introduction of Asamoah Gyan late in the second half if Ghana continue to be wasteful in front of goal.
The two nations are making their way onto the pitch for the second half.
Ghana will now have to battle for the bronze medal with Burkina Faso on Saturday. Celebrations on the side of Cameroon and pain for the Ghanaians.
It was an absolute pleasure bringing you this encounter LIVE on Goal! Be sure to catch us on Sunday for the final. Until then, goodbye!
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