Monday, January 26, 2015

African Nations Cup: Tunisia, DR Congo Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played on Monday as Group B action in the African Nations Cup concluded in Equatorial Guinea.

At Ebebiyin:

A 0-0 draw between the Cape Verde Islands and Zambia saw both squads eliminated from the tournament.

At Bata:

Jeremy Bokila equalized in the 66th minute as the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained a 1-1 draw with Tunisia as both teams advanced to the knockout stage.  Ahmed Akaichi scored in the 31st minute for the Eagles of Carthage.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Tunisia (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Cape Verde Islands (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Zambia (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)

Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo advanced to the quarterfinal round.

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