Welcome to LIVE text commentary of the African Cup of Nations Group D clash between Ghana and Mali.

There goes the final whistle and it's finished Ghana 2-0 Mali

GHANA SUB: Annan off, Boateng on.

Takyi's sliding challenge hands Mali a free-kick midway inside Ghana's half.

Ghana are preparing to bring on their final substitution to wind down the clock - but there might not be time.

Ghana are happy to let Mali have the ball, sitting back and soaking up the pressure. The Black Stars know the game is won.

There will be four minutes of added time.

GHANA SUB: Asamoah makes way for Inkoom.

Ayew's father, Abedi Pele, is Ghana's all-time record scorer having netted 33 times in his international career.

The box is packed with yellow Mali shirts but Traore fails to find one with his corner.

MALI: Traore is replaced by Sow.

Dembele does well to win a corner and there's a brief spat between with Boye but the referee steps in to quickly calm things down.

Mali face Botswana in their final game on Tuesday, while Ghana will play Guinea.

Paintsil's header back is a risky one but Kwarasey is wise to it.

Mali continue to press and Dembele nearly connects but sees the ball drift just over his head.

MALI SUB: Maiga off, Yatabare on.

GOAL! Ayew doubles Ghana's advantage! Gyan flicks the ball to Ayew and, after turning his marker inside out, the Marseille striker slots home!

Ghana win a free-kick 30 yards from goal but it's fired straight at Kante, who clear for Mali.

Mali corner. Mensah gets up well to head clear. The ball's then delivered back into the box but Paintsil's fouled and Ghana are handed a free-kick.

Boye is stretchered off. It looks like the Rennes' defender will have to be replaced.

Boye looks to be in some pain after a challenge with Dembele.