Pics – Afcon’s 12th player

Despite having a 12th player in the team in the form of their supporters, Ghana were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in their semifinal match against Burkino Faso on Wednesday (February 6 2013). Above: A Ghana supporter, in full fan gear, arrives at the semifinal match at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Picture: Armando Franca/AP

Both teams dished up an entertaining clash. The action in the stands was equally entertaining. Picture: Armando Franca/AP

Mubarak Wakaso of Ghana made no mistake when he put Ghana 1-0 ahead, to the delight of fans. Picture: Themba Hadebe/AP

After the break, Aristide Bance of Burkina Faso had a shot stopped on the goal line by goalkeeper Daniel Adjei in the 53rd minute. Then Gyan hit the post five minutes later. Picture: Themba Hadebe/AP

Aristide Bance equalised in the 60th minute and the game went into extra time. Picture: Armando Franca/AP

A penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw had supporters on edge. Picture: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Ghana fans were devastated when their team was beaten by the underdogs, Burkina Faso, who have reached an Afcon final for the first time. Picture: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Burkina Faso will now face Nigeria in the final on Sunday. Picture: Rebecca Blackwell/AP








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