Debutants Madagascar have strengthened their chances of making the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a 1-0 win over Burundi. Marco Ilaimaharitra scored the vital goal for Les Baréa while Les Hirondelles look certain to exit at the group stage.
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Hosts Egypt booked their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over DR Congo. Ahmed El Mohamady
and Mohamed Salah scored for The Pharaohs while The Leopards look certain to exit the competition.
Uganda were held to a draw by Zimbabwe at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes took the lead through Emmanuel Okwi but The Warriors replied via Khama Billiat.
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Nigeria became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a 1-0 win over Guinea. Kenneth Omeruo scored the all important goal for the Super Eagles.
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10 man Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin. Benin took an early lead through Mickael Pote before brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew fired the Black Stars into the lead however Pote levelled for Les Écureuils.
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