Sixteen nations are battling for a quarter-finals place in the 33rd edition of the Africa cup of nations in Cameroon. Earlier today, at the St
Sixteen nations are battling for a quarter-finals place in the 33rd edition of the Africa cup of nations in Cameroon.
Earlier today, at the Stade Omnisport de Limbe, Burkina Faso won a marathon 7-6 on penalties to Gabon after a 1-1 stalemate to proceed to the quarter-finals stage.
Aston Villa star, Bertrand Traore put the West African side ahead in 28 minutes after squandering a spot-kick earlier on.
The Panthers came level with the Stallions in the dying embers of the game through Adama Guira’s own goal.
Nigeria, the best group stages side, shockingly exited the tournament after a 1-0 defeat to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia at Roumde Adjia stadium in Garoua.
Al Arabi Forward Youssef Mzakni 47th minute strike booked a ticket for the North African side to the quarter-final stages.
The Stallions of Burkina Faso battle with Tunisia in the 1/8th stage for a Semifinals spot on Friday, January 28th 2022.
Other Rounds of 16 fixtures are as follows:
Guinea vs Gambia
Cameroon vs Comoros
Senegal vs Cape Verde
Morocco vs Malawi
Ivory Coast vs Egypt
Mali vs Equatorial Guinea
Source: Ghana / Herosportgh.com / Obed Atuah Adams
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