Friday, January 27, 2012

African Nations Cup: Tunisia and Gabon Advance To Quarterfinals

At Librevile, Gabon:

Two games were played in Group C action in the African Nations Cup, both contested at Libreville.

In the opener, Issam Jemaa scored the winning goal in the 90th minute as Tunisia advanced to the quarterfinal round with a 2-1 win over Niger.

In the nightcap, Pierre Aubameyang (77'), Daniel Cousin (79'), Zita Mbanangoye (90'+8) provided the scoring as Gabon came from behind to defeat Morocco 3-2 and clinch a berth in the knockout stage.

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. x-Gabon (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. x-Tunisia (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. z-Morocco (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. z-Niger (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in quarterfinal round
z-Eliminated

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