ANC: Pharaohs Eliminate Benin; Super Eagles Fly Into Quarterfinals

Action in Group C play in the African Nations Cup concluded with two games Wednesday in Angola.

At Benguela:

Ahmed El Mohamady (8') and Emad Moteab (23') provided the scoring that paced Egypt to a 2-0 win over Benin, eliminating the West African nation from the tournament.

At Lubengo:

Peter Odemwingie doubled (45', 47') as Nigeria overpowered Mozambique 3-0 to lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.

FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Egypt (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Nigeria (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Benin (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. Mozambique (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)

Egypt and Nigeria advanced to the quarterfinal round.