| 27.04.1997 | Accra | Accra Sports Stadium | 35 000 |
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Ghana | 3:0 (1:0) | Gabon | |
| [16] Addo Simon, [2] Amankwah Frank, [15] Johnson Samuel, [7] Preko Yaw, [5] Allotey Patrick, [6] Gargo Mohammed, [14] Saba Christian, [9] Aboagye Felix, [18] Batsios Foster King, [10] Ayew Abidi Pele, [11] Ackon John Richard | [1] Mendome Germain, [15] Biyoghe Michel, [4] Mouloungui Jean Martin, [14] Koumba Guy Francis, [5] Mouyouma Dieudonni, [19] Ibinga Ibinga Kevin, [8] Ondo Valery Olivier, [11] Amegasse Akol Francois, [18] Tamboucha Inongo Cisse, [20] Nza Boutamba Yves, [23] Londo Dieudonni |
| Coach:Marinus 'Rinus' David Israël (NED) | Alain da Costa Soares (POR) |
| Scorers: | 42' Aboagye Felix, 60' Gargo Mohammed, 64' Gargo Mohammed(p) |
| Substitutions:5' in Boateng Robert out Preko Yaw, 72' in Armah Emmanuel out Johnson Samuel, 77' in Grant Kim out Aboagye Felix |
57' in Bekogo Zolo Aurilien out Londo Dieudonni, 66' in Mombo Tristan out Koumba Guy Francis, 83' in Boussamba Urbain out Nza Boutamba Yves |
| Cautions:66' Batsios Foster King | 41' Koumba Guy Francis, 61' Tamboucha Inongo Cisse |
| Referee:Shinnawi Ahmed Abdul Rahim (EGY) Fourth Official: |
Assistant referee:Tewfik Mohamed Osman (EGY), Farag Wagih Ahmed (EGY) |
