Towards the end of the first half, Crystal Palace forward Ayew hit the post from a quick break by the Black Stars after being put through by the impressive Wakaso.

Ghana took the lead at the start of the second half with Ayew firing the ball into the top right corner to put his side ahead.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Partey doubled Ghana's lead from close range in the 72nd minute.

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