Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the final African Cup of Nations Group B clash between Niger and Ghana, with DR Congo v Mali taking place simultaneously. Both kick off at 5pm.

The final whistle goes, and Ghana secure their progression through to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Niger, and they will next take on Cape Verde. Goals from Gyan, Atsu and Boye have seen Ghana through. Thanks for joining us.

Ghana keep the ball down the right as they play out the final few seconds of an uneventful second half.

Paintsil keeps the ball down the right before eventually crossing out of play.

The Black Stars are keeping the ball very comfortably, and Niger are sitting off.

There will be four added minutes at the end of this second half with Ghana comfortably in possession.

Talatou rampages forward with another fine run late in the game, but his shot is again poor and well wide!

Ghana are just a few minutes away from securing their progression, and it's slow stuff now.

Soumaila is booked for hauling down Asante in clumsy fashion.

Niger have resigned themselves to defeat now, and it's a very scrappy final period of the match.

The Ghana fans are really enjoying the final stages of this match, despite the poor quality of the play on show now.

Agyemang-Badu goes to ground out on the right, but Ghana fail to capitalise on the well-positioned set-piece.

Alhassane Dante becomes Niger's final change as Sidibe makes way. He's worked very hard.

Gyan departs as he gets a deserved break with Emmanuel Clottey coming on for the final stages.

Niger continue to leave big gaps at the back as they press forward in search of a goal.

Afful's delivery from the left is poor and overhit, and he jogs away in frustration.

Kader remains on the ground receiving treatment after taking a knock on halfway.

Derek Boateng comes on to replace Mohammed Rabiu, who is withdrawn from the midfield.

Gyan drops inside and combines with Rabiu, who is then fouled by Soumaila.

Boubacar Issoufou looks bright after having come on in the second half, and he's a good outlet for Niger.

Gyan continues to drop very deep to link up the play, and he's had a superb game.