CAN 2016: Nigeria braked, Kenya eliminated first

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Published on November 24, 2016 at 11:55 AM

The second day of the group stage ended on Wednesday night with Pool B. At the end of the Nigeria-Ghana and Mali-Kenya matches no other qualifiers for the semi-finals were appointed. By cons, the second defeat of Harambee starlets requires them to pack their bags after the first round.

At the end of the second day of the group stage of the 10th Africa Cup of Nations, there is still only one qualifier for the semi-finals: Cameroon. Group B, who played their matches on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, did not produce a new qualifier. Nigeria given favorite in its opposition against Ghana did not win. The Super Falcons were forced to draw (1-1) by the Black Queens. They even skirted the defeat as their goal is actually an offering of Ghanaian Linda Eshun in the 19th minute.

Under the pressure of the inevitable Asisat Oshoala the defender turns the ball in the net of her own goalkeeper. The Nigerians a little less powerful and conquering than in their inaugural match Sunday (won 6-0 in front of Mali) will have to wait for the third day to try to get their ticket on November 26, 2016. It should be an easy task facing the Red Lantern of Group B Kenya.

The East African formation plays the automatic points machines. After a first game lost (3-1) to Ghana on November 20, she was beaten again, and on the same score, by Mali. This other defeat eliminates the Harambee Starlets, the only team thrown out of the competition so far. The performance of his Wednesday cleaver surprised many. The Malian selection was not given winning in this part after the cold shower cashed at the beginning of the competition.

Mali and Egypt resume hope

His success has the advantage of allowing him to hope for further qualification in the semifinals. Coach Guindo's team is only one point behind the Nigerian and Ghanaian first ties. To get her ticket, she will have to brave the Ghanaian mountain in the match of the 3rd and last day scheduled for November 26, 2016 in Yaoundé. Ditto for the selection of Egypt which also leaves its base of the Cameroonian capital to come face South Africa in Limbe. The match takes place on November 25, 2016 at Omnisports stadium.

If the Egyptians win, they go to 6 points and qualify. Remains that in this group A battle for the 2nd place announces open. With their point already gleaned, Zimbabwe and South Africa still have all their chances. For this third day, the matches of each group will be played at the same time. The goal is to avoid the cases of match arrangements. No way to know the outcome of an opponent before descending into the arena.

RANKINGS

Group A

Cameroon 6 pts

Egypt 3 pts

Zimbabwe 1 pt

South Africa 1 pt

Group B

Nigeria 4 pts

Ghana 4 pts

Mali 3 pts

Kenya 0 pt

CALENDAR of the 3rd day