Mali defeated Ghana 3-1 to finish third in the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, overcoming the Black Stars for the second consecutive year in the consolation match, AP reported. Striker Mahamadou Samassa opened the scoring with a header in the 21st minute, captain Seydou Keita added to the lead with a close-range shot in the 48th, and Sigamary Diarra sealed the victory in stoppage time, ending Mali's emotional campaign. Kwadwo Asamoah scored for Ghana in the 82nd. Ghana striker Wakaso Mubarak missed a penalty kick early in the second half. Last year, Mali beat Ghana 2-0 in the consolation match.