Morocco move into last 16 with win over Comoros

Morocco advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in Group C. Selim Amallah fired in a loose ball to open the scoring, and Zakaria Aboukhlal slotted in to complete the win for the Atlas Lions in the last minute.

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Mhango magic sees Malawi down Zimbabwe

Gabadinho Mhango scored twice as Malawi beat Zimbabwe 2-1 to boost their hopes of a first-ever appearance in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe went ahead with a superb 38th-minute header from Ishmael Wadi, but Mhango equalised five minutes later with a controlled half-volley.

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Senegal and Guinea unable to find a breakthrough

Senegal and Guinea moved closer to reaching the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 0-0 draw. The Guineans had the only real chance of the first half when Seny Dieng saved a low effort from Morgan Guilavogui.

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Burkina Faso revive hopes with win against Cape Verde

Burkina Faso muscled their way to an important 1-0 victory over Cape Verde in today’s second game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. After an opening defeat by the hosts, this was a must-win for the Stallions who claimed a narrow victory thanks to Hassane Bande’s 40th-minute goal.

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Clinical Cameroon put four past Ethiopia to reach last 16

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon made a statement of intent when beating Ethiopia 4-1 to control Group A. Forwards Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko-Ekambi shared the goals after the Ethiopians awoke the Indomitable Lions by taking an early lead. Hotessa Dawa slid home after four minutes but the hosts were level after eight as Toko-Ekambi headed home.

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