Showing posts with label 2015 African Nations Cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2015 African Nations Cup. Show all posts

Saturday, February 07, 2015

African Nations Cup: Leopards Win PK Shootout For Third Place

At Malabo, Equatorial Guinea:

After 90 scoreless minutes on Saturday, and with overtime dispensed with, Cedric Mabwati, Lema Mabidi, Chancel Mbemba, and Cedric Mongongu all converted their spot kicks as the Democratic Republic of the Congo took the third-place contest in the African Nations Cup with a 4-2 penalty-kick win over hosts Equatorial Guinea.

Thursday, February 05, 2015

African Nations Cup: Black Stars Dominate Hosts In Contentious Semifinal, Will Face Elephants In Final

At Malabo, Equatorial Guinea:

Jordan Ayew (PK-42'), Wakaso Mubarak (45'+1), and Andre Ayew (75') each scored a goal on Thursday as Ghana dominated hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in an African Nations Cup semifinal match.  Play was stopped at 82 minutes and was suspended for 40 minutes due to rioting amongst fans.

The Black Stars will face Ivory Coast in Sunday's final to be played at Bata, Equatorial Guinea.  The winner will play in the 2017 FIFA World Cup, set for Russia.

The defeated National Thunder will take on the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Saturday's third-place playoff at Malabo.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

African Nations Cup: Elephants Best Leopards, Advance To Final

At Bata, Equatorial Guinea:

Yaya Toure (21'), Gervias Yao Gervinho (41'), and Wilfried Canon (68') delivered the goals on Wednesday as Ivory Coast defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 3-1 to advance to Sunday's African Nations Cup final against the winner of Thursday's Ghana-Equatorial Guinea contest.

Sunday, February 01, 2015

African Nations Cup: Black Stars, Elephants Advance To Semifinals

At Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, the quarterfinal round of the African Nations Cup concluded with two games.

In the opener, Christian Atsu scored twice (4', 61') as Ghana dominated Guinea 3-0.

In the nightcap, Wilfried Bony scored twice (26', 68') as Ivory Coast downed Algeria 3-1.

In the semifinal round, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will take on Ivory Coast on Wednesday at Bata while host nation Equatorial Guinea will take their shot at Ghana at Malabo on Thursday.

The winners will meet in next Sunday's final at Bata, with the winner qualifying for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup to be played in Russia.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

African Nations Cup: Leopards, National Thunder Advance To Semifinals

The quarterfinal round of the African Nations Cup commenced on Saturday with two games played at Bata, Equatorial Guinea.

In the opener, Dieumerci Mbokani scored twice (65', 90'+1) as the Democratic Republic of the Congo erased a two-goal deficit and upended the Republic of Congo 4-2.

In the nightcap, Javier (Don't Call Me Rocky) Balboa scored twice (90'+3, 102') as hosts Equatorial Guinea rescued themselves at the end of regulation and knocked off Tunisia 2-1 in overtime.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

African Nations Cup: National Elephants Win Draw Of Lots, Get Crack At Black Stars

At Malabo, Equatorial Guinea:

Guinea won the draw of lots with Mali at the Hotel Malabo on Thursday and will face Ghana in the quarterfinal round of the African Nations Cup.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

African Nations Cup: Elephants Blank Cameroon To Advance To Quarterfinals; 1-1 Draw Forces Draw Of Lots Between Guinea And Mali

Groups-stage play in the African Nations Cup concluded with two games contested in Group D in Equatorial Guinea.

At Malabo:

Mark Alain Gradel scored the only goal of the match in the 36th minute as Ivory Coast defeated Cameroon and won Group D and a berth in the quarterfinal round.

At Mongomo:

Modibo Maiga's equalizer in the 47th minute lifted Mali to a 1-1 stalemate with Guinea, forcing a draw of lots set for Thursday at Mongomo for the right to enter the tournament's quarterfinal round.  Kevin Constant successfully converted a penalty kick in the 15th minute for the Guineans. 

FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:

1. Ivory Coast (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Guinea (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
    Mali (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)

Ivory Coast advanced to the quarterfinal round.  Guinea and Mali, tied on head-to-head record, overall goal difference, and overall goals scored, will take part in a drawing of lots on Thursday for the right to advance to the knockout stage.

Here are the matchups for the quarterfinal round:

Saturday:

At Bata:

Republic of Congo vs. Democratic Republic of Congo

Tunisia vs. Equatorial Guinea



Sunday:

At Malabo:

Ivory Coast vs. Algeria

At Ghana vs. Guinea or Mali

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

African Nations Cup: Black Stars, Desert Foxes Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday as Group C action in the African Nations Cup concluded.

At Mongomo:

John Boye (73') and Andre Ayew (83') provided the scoring as Ghana came from behind to upend South Africa 2-1 and gain a berth in the knockout stage.

At Malabo:

Riyad Mahrez (11') and Nabil Bentaleb (82') each produced a goal as Algeria blanked Senegal 2-0, jumping the West African country to claim a berth in the quarterfinal round.

FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
2. Algeria (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Senegal (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. South Africa (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

Ghana and Algeria advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Monday, January 26, 2015

African Nations Cup: Tunisia, DR Congo Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played on Monday as Group B action in the African Nations Cup concluded in Equatorial Guinea.

At Ebebiyin:

A 0-0 draw between the Cape Verde Islands and Zambia saw both squads eliminated from the tournament.

At Bata:

Jeremy Bokila equalized in the 66th minute as the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained a 1-1 draw with Tunisia as both teams advanced to the knockout stage.  Ahmed Akaichi scored in the 31st minute for the Eagles of Carthage.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Tunisia (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Cape Verde Islands (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Zambia (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)

Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

African Nations Cup: Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea Advance To Quarterfinals

Two games were played on Sunday as Group A action in the African Nations Cup concluded in Equatorial Guinea.
At Bata:

Javier Balboa (PK-55') and Ivan Ivan Salvador (86') delivered the goals as hosts Equatorial Guinea locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round with their 2-0 blanking of Gabon.

At Ebebiyin:

Fabrice Ondama scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as the Republic of Congo clinched top spot in Group A as well as a quarterfinal-round berth with their 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso.

FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Republic of Congo (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Equatorial Guinea (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Gabon (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Burkina Faso (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

The Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

African Nations Cup

Two games in Group D of the African Nations Cup took place on Saturday in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea as the second cycle of group-stage contests concluded.

In the opener, Mark Gradel's equalizer in the 87th minute lifted Ivory Coast to a 1-1 draw with Mali, whose Bakary Sako scored in the seventh minute.

In the nightcap, Ibrahima Toure's equalizer in the 42nd minute lifted Guinea to a 1-1 draw with Cameroon, whose goal came in the 13th minute from Benjamin Moukandjo.

GROUP D STANDINGS:

1. Cameroon (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
    Guinea (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
    Ivory Coast (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
    Mali (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
 

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)

Thursday, January 22, 2015

African Nations Cup: Tunisia Defeat Zambia, Move To Top Of Group B; Goose Eggs For Cape Verde Islands And Democratic Republic of the Congo

Group B play in the African Nations Cup resumed on Thursday with two games, both played at Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea.

In the opener, Ahmed Akaichi (53') and Yassine Chikhaoui (69') provided the scoring as Tunisia came from behind to upend Zambia 2-1.

In the nightcap, the Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of the Congo battle to a 0-0 deadlock.

GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Tunisia (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Cape Verde Islands (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Zambia (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

African Nations Cup: Prince's Goal Carries Republic of Congo Past Gabon; Equatorial Guinea Held To Scoreless Draw By Burkina Faso

The African Nations Cup's group stage began its' second cycle of games on Wednesday with two Group A contests played at Bata, Equatorial Guinea.

In the opener, Burkina Faso held hosts Equatorial Guinea to a 0-0 stalemate.

In the nightcap, Prince Oniangue scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute as the Republic of Congo moved to the top of the Group A standings with their 1-0 victory over Gabon.

GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Republic of Congo (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Gabon (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Equatorial Guinea (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Burkina Faso (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

African Nations Cup: Two 1-1 Draws

Two games were played at Malabo, Equatorial Guinea were played on Tuesday in Group D as the first cycle of African Nations Cup group-stage games concluded.

In the opener, Seydou Doumbia equalized in the 72nd minute to carry Ivory Coast to a 1-1 draw with Guinea.  Mohamed Yattara scored for the National Elephants at 36 minutes.

In the nightcap,  Amboise Oyongo scored in the 83rd minute to carry Cameroon to a 1-1 draw with Mali. Sambou Yatabare scored in the 71st minute for the Eagles. 

GROUP D STANDINGS:

1. Cameroon (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Guinea (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Ivory Coast (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Mali (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    

Monday, January 19, 2015

African Nations Cup: Senegal, Algeria Open Group C Play With Wins In Mongomo

Action from Group C of the African Nations Cup opened on Monday with two games contested at Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea.

In the opener, Moussa Sow scored the winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as Senegal knocked off Ghana 2-1.

In the nightcap, Faouzi Ghoulam scored what proved to be the game winner in the 72nd minute to help carry Algeria to a 3-1 victory over South Africa.

GROUP C STANDINGS:

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

Sunday, January 18, 2015

African Nations Cup: Two 1-1 Draw Sunday

Two games were played in the African Nations Cup on Sunday, both in Group B, both Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea.

In the opening match, Yannick Bolasie's equalizer in the 65th minute lifted the Democratic Republic of Congo to a 1-1 draw with Zambia.  Given Singuluma scored for the Bullets in the second minute.

In the nightcap, Heldon Ramos delivered a successful penalty kick in the 77th minute to carry the Cape Verde Islands to a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, whose goal came in the 70th minute from Mohamed Ali Manser.

GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Cape Verde Islands (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Tunisia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Zambia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)

Saturday, January 17, 2015

African Nations Cup: Hosts Held To Opening 1-1 Draw; Gabon Register 2-0 Win Over Burkina Faso

The 2015 edition of the African Nations Cup commenced on Saturday with two games held in Equatorial Guinea.

Group A:

At Bata:

In the first of two Saturday games at Bata Stadium, Thievy Bifouma's equalizer in the 87th minute lifted Congo-Brazzaville (or Republic of Congo) to a 1-1 draw with hosts Equatorial Guinea.  Emilio Nsue scored for the hosts in the 16th minute.

At Bata:

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (19') and Malick Evouna (72') delivered the scoring as Gabon blanked Burkina Faso 2-0 in Saturday's second match at Bata Stadium.

GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Gabon (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Equatoria Guinea (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Republic of Congo (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Burkina Faso (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)(