Both Ayew brothers scored as Ghana survived a strong challenge from Congo to win 2-1 and advance to the semifinals at the African Cup of Nations on Sunday. Jordan Ayew gave Ghana the lead in the 63rd minute and Andre Ayew swept in a 78th-minute penalty for the winner after Congo had equalized at Stade d'Oyem. Congo's equalizer, a curving long-range shot from Paul-Jose Mpoku soon after Jordan Ayew's opener, threatened another surprise for the tournament's popular underdog.
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