Ghana players get red carpet reception after AFCON silver feat

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Image caption Ghana players arriving from Equatorial Guinea

Ghana players arrived home on Monday afternoon to a heroes welcome despite failing to win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

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The Black Stars were met at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra by hundreds of fans who were impressed with the team’s display in Equatorial Guinea.

Ghana overcame an opening 2-1 defeat to Senegal to reach the final of the tournament and missed out on lifting the trophy after losing 9-8 on penalties to Ivory Coast.

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Majority of the players are expected to fly out to join their European clubs on Tuesday night for the rest of the season.