Friday, January 23, 2015

African Nations Cup: Ghana Top Algeria; South Africa and Senegal Draw

Group C play in the African Nations Cup continued with two games played at Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea.

In the opener, Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal of the match in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as Ghana defeated Algeria 1-0.

In the nightcap, Kara Mbodj's equalizer in the 60th minute lifted Senegal to a 1-1 draw with South Africa as the Lions of Teranga moved to the top of the Group C standings with one match remaining.  Oupa Manyisa scored for Bafana Bafana in the 47th minute

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Senegal (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Ghana (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Algeria (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. South Africa (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

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