African Nations Cup: Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played on Sunday as Group A action in the African Nations Cup concluded in Equatorial Guinea.
At Bata:

Javier Balboa (PK-55') and Ivan Ivan Salvador (86') delivered the goals as hosts Equatorial Guinea locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round with their 2-0 blanking of Gabon.

At Ebebiyin:

Fabrice Ondama scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as the Republic of Congo clinched top spot in Group A as well as a quarterfinal-round berth with their 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso.

FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Republic of Congo (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Equatorial Guinea (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Gabon (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Burkina Faso (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

The Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea advanced to the quarterfinal round.