Ghana 2-1 Nigeria: Ghana fans are in good spirits ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match Nigeria's supporters are also out in force for the big game against their arch-rivals at the Accra Sports Stadium Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel (right) is challenged early on by his Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien Nigeria are awarded a penalty 10 minutes before half-time when Everton striker Yakubu is fouled in the area Yakubu takes the spot-kick himself and fires it home to send the Nigerians into the lead Ghana are reduced to 10 men when John Mensah is sent off for a professional foul on Osaze Odemwingie But after Michael Essien levels just before half-time, Junior Agogo wins it for Ghana eight minutes from time The Nottingham Forest striker takes the plaudits as the Black Stars move on into the semi-finals The coaches embrace at the final whistle, but Nigeria's exit will increase the pressure on coach Berti Vogts (right) Ivory Coast 5-0 Guinea: Fans from both sides assemble in Sekondi - the Ivorians are known as the "Elephants", while Guinea are the "Syli Nationale" No prizes for guessing who the Elephants' hero is - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is their star player Abdelkader Keita gives the Ivory Coast a first-half lead and celebrates with an acrobatic somersault The Syli Nationale keep the score down to 1-0 until 70 minutes, when Drogba doubles the lead with a cool finish Drogba links up well with his Chelsea team-mate Solomon Kalou (right), who scores twice as the Elephants take charge In the end, it is comfortable for the Ivorians against Guinea's young side as they run out 5-0 winners
| 
BBC World Service: Nations Cup Daily
Bookmark with:
What are these?