Summary Mali registered a 3-1 victory over Ghana to finish third in the African Cup of Nations.
Mali defeated Ghana 3-1 to finish third in the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, overcoming the Black Stars for the second consecutive year in the consolation match.
Striker Mahamadou Samassa opened the scoring with a header in the 21st minute, captain Seydou Keita added to the lead with a close-range shot in the 48th, and Sigamary Diarra sealed the victory in stoppage time, ending Mali s emotional campaign.
Kwadwo Asamoah scored for Ghana in the 82nd. Ghana striker Wakaso Mubarak missed a penalty kick early in the second half.
Last year, Mali beat Ghana 2-0 in the consolation match. It entered this year s tournament with players saying they were motivated to bring joy to fans enduring political instability and fighting back home.
