AFCON : Egypt and Nigeria both qualify for last 16

June 27, 2019

Egypt and Nigeria have both qualified for the knock-out stages of the Africa Cup of Nations following victories on Wednesday, while Uganda and Zimbabwe drew 1-1.

Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Egypt secured a place in the last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Earlier, Nigeria became the first team to qualify for the last 16 as they beat Guinea 1-0 in Alexandria.

Meanwhile, Uganda and Zimbabwe played out an entertaining draw in Cairo.

Today’s matches:

  • Madagascar v Burundi
  • Senegal v Algeria
  • Kenya v Tanzania