Football – Morocco reaches last 16, Ghana in trouble in Nations Cup – India Times Hindi News

Morocco have made it to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, while Gabon, Guinea and Senegal are also likely to pass, but four-time champions Ghana are in danger of an early finish after Friday’s four games at the tournament in Cameroon. Is. Is.

Morocco beat the Comoros Islands 2–0 for a second win and topped Group C with six points, followed by a late draw by Gabon on four when Ghana lost to Ghana in the second game at Yaonde. beat 1-1.

Jim Alvinah’s 88th-minute strike is almost certain to see Gabon finish third out of six as one of the four best finishers, one of the top two in the group.

But Ghana are in danger at one point and will have to beat the Comoros in their final group game in Garoua on Tuesday to stand any chance of progressing as they seek their first title in 40 years.

The match ended in a tasteless punch-up when Ghana’s match with Benjamin Teteh was filled with a horrific foul after being sent off for a wild punch.

Gabon’s talk was wildly celebrated by their camp, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) also refused their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to attend the match, even though he had been released from the pre-conflict period. Was training in the evening. From COVID-19 Quarantine.

“According to the CAF Medical Commission, players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Axel May and Mario Lemina, who are barely out of COVID isolation, cannot take part in this match. Medical examination revealed a heart lesion and CAF did not want to take any risk.

GUEYE SUSPENDED

Earlier in Bafousam, Guinea and Senegal played out a 0-0 nL1N2TU1HD draw and finished at the top of Group B with four points.

Senegalese coach Aliu Sisse said he later had to drop midfielder Papa Guay from the starting lineup on FIFA orders.

“Pep Guay had an administrative problem just before the start of the match. Five minutes ago we were informed that FIFA has suspended him on a transfer between his clubs Marseille and Watford.

“His lawyer informed us around 11 am today, but we were confirmed just before the meeting. So we took him off the match sheet.”

Senegal was already without 10 players in COVID-19 isolation and their dwindling resources showed tremendous performance.

Frank Mhango scored twice as Malawi prepared itself for a place in the last 16 after beating Zimbabwe 2-1 nL1N2TU1ZP in the second Group B game.

Nigeria will face Sudan and Egypt will face Guinea Bissau in Group D in Garoua on Saturday.

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