pedro martori

Goalkeeper Memunatu Sulemana was the hero for Ghana, as they beat Ethiopia
6-5 to finish third at the African Women's Championship.

Sulemana saved three times in the post-match penalty shootout, which
followed a boring goalless draw.

Yaa Avoe converted the winning kick.

The result was heartbreaking for Ethiopia, the surprise package of the
event.

They made a brave effort to get the better of the tired-looking Ghanaian
side during the 90 minutes but could not find a way past Sulemana.

Ethiopia's stand-in goalkeeper, Dagmawit Mekonnen, made two dramatic stops
in the shootout.

She stopped Rumanatu Tahiru's kick when the score was 4-4 and again from
Ama Saabi at 5-5.

But Ghana' s keeper went one better to hand the Black Queens the bronze
medal.

The match was a major disappointment with few clear-cut chances, little
enterprise and a persistent lack of possession.

Nigeria meet Cameroon in Sunday's final, seeking to win the trophy for the
fourth time.