Ghana fail to qualify for first time since 2004

Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the tournament next year. The four-time champs have played in 24 editions.

Only seven-time champs Egypt (26) and defending champs Ivory Coast (25) have played more..