African Nations Cup: Ghana, Mali Advance To Quarterfinals

Monday marked the conclusion of Group B play in the African Nations Cup, taking place in South Africa.

At Port Elizabeth:

Asamoah Gyan (6'), Christian Atsu Twasam (23') and John Boye (49') each scored a goal as Ghana dominated Niger 3-0 to win Group B and advance to the quarterfinal round.

At Durban:

Mamadou Samassa's equalizer in the 14th minute lifted Mali to a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo----and a berth in the quarterfinal round.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Mali (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Congo (Kinshasa) (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Niger (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

Ghana and Mali advanced to the quarterfinal round.