The host nation, Cameroon arethrough to the next stage of the tournament alongside The Stallions of Burkina Faso in Group A. The indomitable l
The host nation, Cameroon are
through to the next stage of the tournament alongside The Stallions of Burkina Faso in Group A.
The indomitable lions sailed through with seven points topping Group A having opened their account with a win over Burkina Faso in a 2-1 scoreline – courtesy goals from their star man Vincent Aboubakar who has since hit 5 goals after 3 games.
Toni Concecao’s team grabbed their second win, this time a 4 – 1 mauling of Ethiopia before sharing the spoils with Cape Verde in their final group game.
The Stallions Of Burkina Faso finished as runners up following their opening day defeat to the host. A hard-fought slender win over Cape Verde in their second game ensured they were back in contention for a slot in the knockout phase. The Burkinabes wrapped up their group stage campaign with a 1 – 1 draw with Ethiopia- meaning they finished with 4 points, enough to ensure passage into the round of 16.
Cape Verde claimed the third spot with 4 points same as Burkina Faso but the Islanders fell short of qualification with an interior goal difference. They however could go through as one of the best third-placed teams pending the outcome of how the other groups finish.
Source: Ghana / Herosportgh.com / K.Owusu Afram
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