Ghana 3- 0 Guinea: Ghana oust Guinea in Nations Cup quarter-final

Soccer fans paint Misugha, a popular Ghana supporter, before their quarter-final soccer match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations against Guinea in Malabo

Goals from Christian Atsu and Kwesi Appiah gave Ghana a 3-0 victory over Guinea on Sunday, setting up an African Nations Cup semi-final against hosts Equatorial Guinea.

Group C winners Ghana eliminated a disappointing Guinea side, who only progressed from Group D following the drawing of lots with Mali, after a dominant display.

Everton's Atsu opened the scoring in the third minute, firing home from the centre of the box after a delicious back-heel from Andre Ayew.

Ghana's Christian Atsu celebrates with team mates after scoring against Guinea in their quarter-final soccer match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Malabo

On the stroke of halftime, Appiah, making his first start for the national side, made it two by capitalising on a dreadful defensive mix-up with a composed finish.

Atsu then added a stunning third on the hour mark, while Guinea goalkeeper Naby Yattara was sent off for a late flying kick on Asamoah Gyan in the dying moments.

The victory means that Avram Grant's Ghana can now look forward to a semi-final clash with hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Thursday.