- After a 2-2 tie with Cape Verde in Group B, Egypt advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout rounds, while Ghana nearly crashed out of the competition after blowing a 2-0 lead.
- Although Cape Verde has already taken the lead, Egypt, Ghana, and Mozambique may all make it to the round of 16. Goals by Egypt’s Trézéguet and Gilson Benchimol Tavares tied the score at one, but Mostafa Mohamed looked to have tied the game in the ninetieth minute, sending the Pharaohs ahead of Ghana into second position.
- But in the eighth minute of extra time, Cape Verde’s Bryan Silva Teixeira Jr. tied the score, forcing Egypt to leave the competition early.
- A number of Egyptian athletes collapsed to the ground in shock, believing that their nation’s 14-year AFCON absence had been prolonged.
- But before long, they learned that Mozambique’s goals in the 91st and 94th minutes had cost Ghana a 2-0 lead. According to this outcome, Egypt advanced to the round of 16.
- Watching from the stands, Egypt’s talisman Mo Salah is still optimistic about making a comeback from his injury should they advance further in the knockout rounds.
- Ghana needs a miracle and many successful outcomes in the other groups in order to advance as one of the top four third-place teams.
Source:
CNN.com