Egypt qualified after drawing without Salah and Ghana, awaiting a miracle

The outcome of group B of the Africa Cup was rich in emotions. Cape Verde, which had already secured first place, finished with a draw (2-2) against an Egypt that advanced to the round of 16 as second with three points without winning a game.

while, Ghana finished with two points after another 2-2 draw with Mozambique and has the remote option of continuing in the competition as one of the best four third parties.

Ghana have direct qualification in hand as they won 0-2 thanks to two penalty goals from Jordan AyewCrystal Palace striker, in the 15th and 70th minutes.

Reinildo failed Ghana

But, coincidentally with the entry of Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club) with the Ghana team in the 89th minute, Mozambique equalized with a surprise injury time goal Geny Catamo, from a penalty (91′), and Reinildo Mandava, defender of Atlético Madrid (94′). A reaction that did not prevent Mozambique from finishing bottom with two points and a worse goal difference than Ghana.

In the other game, there was also suspense until the end. Cape Verde moved forward with purpose Gilson Tavares early part discount. After a break Mahmoud Trezeguet equalized for Egypt (50′) and stoppage time reached 1-1 before two goals were also scored.

Mostafa Mohamed seems to have given victory to Egypt (93′) but Bryan Teixeira established the final 2-2 and allowed Cape Verde to remain unbeaten in the competition.

Egypt, despite missing out on the victory, were assured of second place, as Ghana finished their match shortly after. However, they will face the round of 16 as it is today. without its star Mohamed Salah, who picked up a muscle injury in the second game against Ghana and returned to Liverpool to continue his recovery. Even if they qualify for the final, the ‘Pharaohs’ can hardly count on the star of the tournament.