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Egypt, Ghana enter final

Egypt, Ghana enter final

By Agence France Presse

LUANDA: Africa Cup of Nations' kings Egypt walloped eight-man Algeria 4-0 on Thursday to set up a fascinating clash with Ghana's youngsters in Sunday's final. Egypt's goals came from Hosni Abdrabou, who converted a penalty, Mohamed Zidan, substitutes Mohamed Abdelshafy and Mohamed 'Gedo' Nagy. Indisciplined Algeria saw red three times. Defender Rafik Halliche was sent off for bringing down Emad Motaeb which led to the spot-kick in the 39th minute. Then in the second half Nadir Belhadj became the second Algerian player to walk off in disgrace after a two-footed tackle on Ahmedd Al-Muhammadi. In the 86th minute a torrid night for Algeria got worse when goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi was sent off after he attempted to maliciously tackle Nagy. Earlier in Luanda, Ghana belied their inexperience to down fellow World Cup qualifiers Nigeria 1-0. Coach Milovan Rajevic's talented team, who owe their presence in their first final in 18 years to Asamoah Gyan's first half goal, have done wonderfully well to make it to the climax of this continental competition. Ghana have a mountain to climb if they are to get their hands on a fifth title judging by the way Egypt demolished Algeria. And only an ardent Ghana fan would bet against them emerging as African champions yet again at Luanda's November 11 stadium on Sunday.