The Super Eagles and Equatorial Guinea have secured spots in the AFCON round of 16 from Group A, while the host nation Ivory Coast faces elimination.
The Super Eagles clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Guinea Bissau in their final group game on Monday, with an own goal from Bissau’s Opa Sangante serving as the match decider. Despite numerous missed opportunities, the 'Man of the Match' Moses Simon's low cross led to the crucial goal, earning Jose Peseiro’s men three points for qualification.
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Equatorial Guinea delivered a surprising blow to hosts Ivory Coast, securing a convincing 4-0 victory in front of the home crowd. Emilio Nsue contributed a sensational brace, building on his hat-trick from the previous Thursday, making him the current top scorer of the tournament. Additionally, a brilliant freekick from Pablo Ganet and a late strike from Jannick Buyla secured a clean sheet for the Nzalang Nacional, who now tops Group A on goal difference.
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