Holders Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after being held to a 2-2 draw by South Africa.
Nigeria's African Nations Cup-winning coach Stephen Keshi has performed a u-turn and rescinded his resignation.
Ghana sealed top spot in Africa Cup of Nations Group B and a quarter-final clash with Cape Verde by beating Niger 3-0.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan admits he has had to "sacrifice" his own goalscoring chances for the good of his team.
Niger picked up their first ever point in the Africa Cup of Nations when their clash with DR Congo finished 0-0.
DR Congo boss Claude Le Roy was in no mood to play down his sides African Nations Cup Group B clash against Niger.