Mali claim bronze as they stun favourites Ghana
Feb 12, 2012 |
Sunday World |
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CHEICK Diabate struck in each half to give Mali a 2-0 win and a bronze medal in the third-place playoff match of the Africa Cup of Nations at Nuevo Estadio de Malabo yesterday.
Diabate opened the scoring with a right-footed shot inside the box in the 23rd minute after he was set up by Bakaye Traore.
He completed his brace 10 minutes from the whistle following a great pass from Adama Tamboura. The result was a disappointment for The Black Stars, who were firm favourites to win the tournament, which will be staged in South Africa next year.
