EGYPT WIN CUP OF NATIONS

Egypt won a third consecutive African Cup of Nations after beating World Cup-bound Ghana by a goal to nil in Luanda.

Super-sub and tournament top scorer Mohamed 'Gedo' Nagui - whose five goals in the tournament all came after coming on as substitute - lit up a drab encounter with a moment of brilliance in the 85th minute.

An incisive one-two with Zidan split Ghana's defence and Gedo curled a perfect right-foot finish into the corner of the net.

Egypt, then, remain the champions of Africa - a certain consolation for not being involved in this summer's first African World Cup.

GHANA AND EGYPT TO CONTEST FINAL

World Cup qualifiers Ghana and current African champions Egypt will contest the African Cup of Nations Final on Sunday.

Egypt, chasing a hatrick of titles, gained revenge over Algeria for their World Cup play-off defeat back in November with a 4-0 win in Benguela. Algeria finished the match with only eight players on the pitch following three red cards.

In the other semi-final Ghana defeated Nigeria 1-0 to reach their first final for 18 years.