Catch up with the highlights from Wednesday’s Afcon action as Egypt clinched a place in the last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, while Nigeria finished top of Group D with a third successive win as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
After the results, Cape Verde and Malawi are through to the next round as well and Egypt have to face the winners of Group E in the next round, and a potential clash with Ivory Coast in Douala.
Mohamed Abdelmonem headed home the winner at a corner 10 minutes before half time in Yaounde to send the Pharaohs through and eliminate Sudan.
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Egypt’s victory guaranteed Cape Verde and Malawi will qualify as two of the four best third-placed sides. It is the first time Malawi have reached the knockout rounds of the tournament.
Three-time former winners Nigeria continued their fine start to the competition by sweeping aside Guinea-Bissau courtesy of second-half goals from Umar Sadiq and captain William Troost-Ekong.
The Super Eagles will stay in Garoua to play a third-placed team in the last 16 on Sunday.
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