AFCON 2015: Ghana President John Mahama thanks Black Stars for reaching semis, demands focus on trophy

Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has thanked the Black Stars for beating Guinea to reach in the semi-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Equatorial Guinea but insists the squad must keep their focus on the title.

A wonder goal from Christian Atsu helped Avram Grant’s Ghana into their fifth straight African Nations Cup semi-final with a 3-0 victory over disappointing Guinea on Sunday.

Atsu opened the scoring for the Group C winners in the third minute and Kwesi Appiah, making his first competitive start, doubled their lead on the stroke of halftime, firing home from close range after a defensive howler.

Atsu then added a sublime third midway through the second half, with a long-range effort which looks likely to be a contender for goal of the tournament.

President Mahama took to his twitter handle to shower praises on the senior national team for the incredible victory over the Guineans

“My deepest appreciation goes to the Black Stars for continuing to lift high the flag of Ghana at #AFC0N2015. Keep your eyes on the prize.”  President Mahama posted on his twitter handle moments after Ghana’ s win.

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Ghana will meet hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo in the last four on Thursday.