LIBREVILLE, (Reuters) – The African Nations Cup burst into life as Tunisia joined Senegal in the quarter-finals and Algeria, among the pre-tournament favourites, were eliminated after 10 goals were scored at the conclusion of Group B yesterday.
Senegal, who had already secured top place, rested key players as they drew 2-2 with Algeria in Franceville, while Tunisia, who needed just one point to take second spot, comfortably beat Zimbabwe 4-2 in Libreville.
Senegal stay in Franceville for Saturday’s quarter-final against Cameroon when Tunisia are in the Gabonese capital to face Burkina Faso in the opening game of the knockout phase.
All four teams in Group C have a chance to qualify today when the Democratic Republic of Congo (four points) meet Togo (one point), while Morocco (three points) face holders Ivory Coast (two points).
