African Nations Cup: Late PK Carries Zambia To Draw With Super Eagles; Burkina Faso Too Much For Ethiopia

Two games in Group C of the African Nations Cup were contested at Nelspruit, South Africa on Friday.

In the opener, Kennedy Mweene's penalty kick in the 85th minute lifted Zambia to a 1-1 draw with Nigeria.  Emmanuel Emenike scored for the Super Eagles in the 57th minute.

In the nightcap, Alain Toure scored twice (34', 74') as Burkina Faso, despite finishing with only ten men,  dismantled Ethiopia 4-0.

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Burkina Faso (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
2. Zambia (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Nigeria (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Ethiopia (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)