AFCON: Egypt seals last 16 place, as Ghana fumbles

Egypt are through to the last 16 of the ongoing AFCON after scrambling out a dramatic 2-2 draw against Cape Verde to finish second in Group B.

⌚️ FULL-TIME!

Two goals in the added time and a very thrilling draw 🤯 #CPVEGY | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/EdcI93ATHY

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃! ✅

The Pharaohs join the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 round of 16! 🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/a8y47jJGCw

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

The Pharaohs looked set to land in third place in the log, as they had been trailing 1-0 behind Cape Verde at halftime. 

HALF-TIME!

Cape Verde ahead so far with a late goal! ⚽️#CPVEGY | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/EZnx4QiCOT

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

However, after the break, just on the hour mark, Egypt grabbed an equalizer and in the 93rd minute, Mostafa Mohamed, scored what was thought would be the winner, but Silva Teixeira Jr, brought Verde on level terms right at stoppage time.

Egypt was still in view to finish third before one the best drama so far in the tournament ensued, with Mozambique coming from 2-0 down to equalizer and bringing things to 2-2 against Ghana, much to the favour of Egypt.

⌚️ FULL-TIME!

An amazing Mozambique comeback as teams share points! 👏#MOZGHA | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/8k8yMI6qET

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

Ghana on the other side ended up finishing third in group B, and will not hope on results from other groups to help them qualify for the last 16 as best losers. 

Group B ✅

Matchday 3 is over and the standings are settled for group B! 🙌#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/wvLEPyRdH9

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 22, 2024

By Faith Kordoo