Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last-16 by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent five other countries, including Ivory Coast, through as well.
Meanwhile, Nigeria finished Group D with a third successive win as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0, leaving runners-up Egypt to face the winners of Group E in the next round, and a potential clash with the Ivorians.
Mohamed Abdelmonem’s header at a corner 10 minutes before half-time in Yaounde sent the Pharaohs through and eliminated Sudan, and also saw Ivory Coast, Mali, Gambia, Malawi and Cape Verde qualify without kicking a ball.
“I think Egypt deserved to win this game without any doubt given the opportunities we created and the football we played,” said Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz.
“Our sin was not to score the second goal. If you score the second goal the game is finished. I will
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