Two games from Group C play in the African Nations Cup took place Saturday in Benguela, Angola:
In the opener, Ayegbeni Yakubu's successful penalty kick at 42 minutes provided all the scoring as Nigeria defeated Benin 1-0.
In the nightcap, Mohamed Gedo's goal at 81 minutes sealed a 2-0 win for Egypt over Mozambique and a spot in the quarterfinal round for the Pharaohs.
GROUP C STANDINGS:
1. Egypt* (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Nigeria (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Benin (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Mozambique (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
*Clinched berth in quarterfinal round.
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