Morocco top Group C with thrilling draw against Gabon

Morocco drew 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde in one of the games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progressed from Group C. The Atlas Lions fell behind in the first half as Gabon’s Jim Allevinah slid past the onrushing keeper. Morocco’s equaliser from the penalty spot by Sofiane Boufal after 74 minutes sparked a thrilling finale.

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Senegal top Group B following draw with Malawi

Senegal finished top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Malawi. Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane went close for Senegal, while Malawi had the award of a penalty overturned following a video assistant referee review.

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Guinea reach last 16 despite loss to Zimbabwe

Guinea reached the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations despite losing their final Group B match 2-1 against already-eliminated Zimbabwe. Knowledge Musona’s downward header and Kudakwashe Mahachi’s low strike put the Warriors two up at half-time.

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Cameroon top group a with draw against Cape Verde

Hosts Cameroon cemented top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde. The Indomitable Lions took the lead when captain Vincent Aboubakar drilled home his fifth goal of the tournament after 39 minute.

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Burkina Faso into last 16 despite draw with Ethiopia

Burkina Faso secured second spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia. Cyrille Bayala lobbed keeper Teklemariam Shanko in the 25th minute to give the Stallions the lead.

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