Ghana fail to qualify for first time since 2004

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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.

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