African Nations Cup: Super Eagles Join Burkina Faso In Quarterfinals; Copper Bullets Dethroned

Tuesday saw the conclusion of action from Group C of the African Nations Cup with two games contested on Tuesday in South Africa.

At Nelspruit:

A 0-0 draw between quarterfinal-round-bound Burkino Faso and defending champions Zambia, combined with Nigeria's 2-0 win over Ethiopia, eliminated the Copper Bullets from the tournament, ending their one-year reign as champions of Africa.

At Rustenburg:

Two successful penalty kicks from Victor Moses (80', 90'), carried Nigeria to a 2-0 win over Ethiopia as the Super Eagles advanced to the quarterfinal round.

FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Burkina Faso (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
2. Nigeria (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Zambia (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Ethiopia (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)

Burkina Faso and Nigeria advanced to the quarterfinal round.