In the 1982 success in Libya, the Black Stars beat the hosts 7-6 on penalties to lift the cup, the match having ended 1-1 after extra-time. It was the Black Stars’ second meeting with The Mediterranean Knights at the competition following a 2-2 draw in the tournament opener. Since the 1982 success, Ghana’s last of four titles, it has been nothing but disappointments for the Black Stars on three returns to the final. An Asamoah Gyan and Kwadwo Asamoah-inspired Black Stars came close in 2010 in Angola, but Mohamed Nagy Gedo’s 85th minute strike ensured a 1-0 victory for Egypt. At the 2015 championship in Equatorial Guinea, the Black Stars, again lost, this time 8-7 to Cote d’Ivoire on penalties.

Source: Libya Today December 10, 2021 07:16 UTC