After a day still full of twists and turns with groups A and B undecided until the end, Tuesday comes the outcome of group C, where Cameroon plays its place in the round of 16 of the CAN, and that of group D, where ‘Algeria is in danger. Both teams are playing for survival in Bouaké.
Published on: 01/23/2024 – 02:51
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The program of the day
Group C
18 h : Guinea – Senegal: our live
18 h : Gambia – Cameroon: our live
Group D
21 h : Mauritania – Algeria: our live
21 h : Angola – Burkina Faso : our live
Posters of the day: fear in Bouaké
The moment of truth for Cameroon: The Indomitable Lions are playing for their survival against Gambia at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. Faced with the Gambians in a bad position (0 pts), the Cameroonians must secure a result to have hope: the 3 points would give them a very good chance of being among the best thirds, or even, in the event of a big victory, of stealing 2nd place for Guinea if it is defeated by Senegal.
Obligatory victory for Algeria: in the event of success over Mauritania, with 5 points, Algeria would reach the round of 16. Whether it is 1st, 2nd or even 3rd, which will depend on the result of the other match between Angola and Burkina Faso. A draw or a defeat, on the other hand, would put it in a very complicated situation.
Today’s article
The beating suffered by Ivory Coast on Monday at home against Equatorial Guinea will leave its mark on Elephants supporters. “A shame,” they repeated to France 24 after the match, quite angry.
Report “Worse than shame!” : the anger of Ivory Coast supporters, on the verge of elimination
What happened yesterday
Humiliated by Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast on hold : Ivory Coast’s decisive match against Equatorial Guinea turned into an ordeal. The Nzalang humiliated the Elephants who were far too clumsy in front of goal by inflicting a 4-0 correction on them. Third in group A, the Ivorians could miss out on their own CAN. Their opponent finished first while Nigeria, winner at the same time of Guinea-Bissau (1-0) was their runner-up.
Egypt in 8th, Ghana has one foot out : at the end of a stunning evening, Egypt finally qualified for the round of 16 on the wire, after their draw against Cape Verde (2-2). The Pharaohs, long third in their group B, finally got the better of Ghana in the race for second place, the Black Stars having failed to win against Mozambique in the other match (2-2 ).
And bref
DR Congo accuses Walid Regragui of racism, the Moroccan defends himself : the controversy over the altercation after the DR Congo – Morocco match continues. In the mixed zone, Chancel Mbemba implied racist remarks from the Moroccan coach, Walid Regragui. The Congolese federation (Fecofa) issued a press release officially accusing Moroccans of racism. On the side of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui gave a completely different version to the newspaper L’Équipe, speaking of “dishonest insinuations” from Chancel Mbemba. The Moroccan coach was also defended by his player Nayef Aguerd. In the middle of the night, CAF announced the opening of an investigation.
Several countries qualified in turn : the monumental poor performance of Ghana at the end of the match against Mozambique (2-2) arranged several other selections: Guinea, Angola, Burkina Faso, Mali and Morocco are all officially qualified for the eighth of final. Indeed, with 4 points, they are at least assured of being ahead of Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Clashes after matches: after the final whistle of Ivory Coast – Equatorial Guinea, desolation gave way to anger. Clashes were reported at the Ébimpé stadium and the surrounding area. Buses were stoned. Scenes that recurred after the second match between Mozambique and Ghana, when Ghanaian spectators tried to attack their players
The CAN news
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The statement
Moses Simon, Nigeria striker and man of the match : “All the teams are dangerous, we will have to rest well and start again.”
Image of the day:
The disappointment of Ghanaian midfielder Andre Ayew at the end of the CAN 2024 match between Mozambique and Ghana at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 22, 2024. © Issouf Sanogo, AFP
Andre Ayew has his head down after Ghana’s draw against Mozambique (2-2), a score synonymous with near elimination for the Black Stars from CAN 2024. Perhaps the last image of André Ayew at the CAN. Sad for co-record holder for participations (8).
