Ghana 2 - Lesotho 0

Maseru was the scene for Ghana's invasion of Lesotho.  A win for Ghana would see them leap over Zambia in the standings.  Lesotho surprisingly had the upper hand throughout the first half until Ghana snatched the lead against the run of play in the final stretch.  A deep free kick from Sulley Muntari met Jonathan Mensah deep in the penalty box.  Mensah lofted a header into the goal that was last touched by John Boye as it was crossing to goal line to give the Black Stars a 1-0 they would take with them into their dressing room.

Ghana settled down and took command with the one-goal advantage in the second period.  With a quarter hour to go, Asamoah Gyan (pictured, red) took advantage of a misplayed pass backward by Lesotho.  Nkau Lerotholi (pictured, green #18)could not gather the bad pass, and Gyan was in on goal.  His initial effort was saved by the body of Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane, but Gyan headed in the rebound.  Ghana win 2-0, and now they need only a draw at home to Zambia in September to advance out of Group D.

Ghana 12 pts +14
Zambia 11 pts +8
Sudan OUT
Lesotho OUT

Goals
Ghana
John Boye 44
Asamoah Gyan 75

Match Reports:
http://allsports.com.gh/2013/06/16/ghana-finish-off-lesotho-go-top-of-group-d/
http://www.supersport.com/football/ghana/news/130616/Ghana_beat_Lesotho_to_take_charge
http://allsports.com.gh/2013/06/16/ghana-finish-off-lesotho-go-top-of-group-d/

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcu7SBwJHKg