Debutants The Gambia booked their place in the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations as Musa Barrow’s goal gave them a famous 1-0 victory over Guinea. Bologna forward Barrow collected a pass and slotted past Aly Keita from the centre of the box in the 71st minute.
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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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Algeria coasted into a quarter-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a 3-0 win over Guinea. Youcef Belaili, Riyad Mahrez and Adam Ounas scored for the Fennecs while Guinea head home.
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Guinea kept their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations alive with a 2-0 win over Burundi. A Mohamed Yattara brace fired Syli National to victory over Les Hirondelles who head home.
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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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