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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Duncan Ferguson named as Everton caretaker manager

Everton have confirmed the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as the club’s caretaker manager, following the sacking of Rafael Benitez. Ferguson oversaw training on Tuesday, with the club looking for a successor to Benitez after sacking the Spaniard on Sunday.

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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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Equatorial Guinea shock defending champions Algeria

Equatorial Guinea stunned Algeria to leave the defending champions on the brink of a group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Esteban Obiang slid in at the far post to convert a flick-on and net the only goal with 20 minutes left in Douala.

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