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AFCON Group Stage Tightens as Algeria Seal Last-16 Spot and Ivory Coast Draw With Cameroon

Group F goes to a decisive finale with the holders level with Cameroon on four points, Mozambique close behind on three.

Overview

  • Ivory Coast and Cameroon drew 1-1 in Marrakech, leaving both on four points after two matches in Group F.
  • Amad Diallo curled in the opener for his second goal in two games before Junior Tchamadeu’s shot deflected off Ghislain Konan for the equaliser, officially an own goal.
  • Cameroon handed 19-year-old Christian Kofane a debut, with his first-half effort striking the crossbar.
  • Algeria qualified for the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso, as Riyad Mahrez converted a 23rd-minute penalty to reach three goals for the tournament.
  • Mozambique beat Gabon 3-2 for their first AFCON victory, narrowing Group F margins before the decisive final round.