MO SALAH’S Egypt take on Sudan tonight as AFCON’s Group D comes to a finish.
The Pharoahs need just a point to progress to the knockout stage, while Sudan themselves can advance with victory.
Elsewhere Nigeria – who are already guaranteed to progress – face Guinea-Bissau in Cameroon.
- Kick-off times: 7pm GMT
- TV/ live stream: Egypt vs Sudan (Sky Sports Mix)
- Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau (Sky Sports Premier League)
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Nigeria and Egypt progress to the knockout stages after some very strong performances in the group.
They have both shown that they are more than capable of going far in the competition.
For Guinea-Bissau and Sudan, the AFCON journey has come to an end.
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Final standings in Group D
Nigeria top the group with nine points after winning all three of their group games.
Egypt secure second place with six points, the Pharoahs lost their first game against Nigeria but bounced back to win the last two.
Sudan finish third with one point.
Guinea-Bissau finish last, also with one point.
Full Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Salah was allowed to grow into the game and had a few good goalscoring opportunities.
But, he did not add to his competition tally on this occasion.
Egypt continue to show their quality on the pitch and will only improve as the competition progresses.
Full Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Sudan had good spells throughout the game, but the Egypt defence barely let them see a chance on goal.
It was clear to see their tactics throughout the first half – which mainly involved man-marking Salah to keep him quiet, but this meant that the likes of Mostafa Mohamed and Amr Al-Sulaya were left free to cause havoc for the defence.
Credit: AFP Full Time – Guinea-Bissau 0-2 Nigeria
Goals from Umar Sadiq and William Troost-Ekong see Nigeria take maximum points from their three group stage games.
They progress to the next round with Egypt.
Full Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt claim second place in the group and book their ticket to the knockout stages.
Sudan put up a good fight, but ultimately could not match the quality of the Pharoahs.
90. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
There will be three minutes added on…
Both sides are still playing with high intensity.
We could see another goal before the final whistle.
85. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt make two more substitutions.
Hamdi and Fathi come on to replace Al-Sulaya and M.Mohamed.
84. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Sudan have another free kick from a similar distance.
This time Mohamedein goes for goal but his attempt flies well over the bar.
80. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Sudan have a free kick from 25 yards out.
Abdelrhman strikes and forces the save from El Shenawy, who can only just keep it out.
Credit: AFP 79. Guinnea-Bissau 0-2 Nigeria
Nigeria double the lead!
William Troost-Ekong with the goal!
71. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Sudan make another substitution.
Omer Yagoub is replaced by Makki.
70. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt have another chance as Sayed sends a simple pass to an unmarked Salah in the box.
The winger strikes first time but his effort is deflected behind by Mustafa Mohamed Karshoum.
67. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt make another change.
Marmoush is replaced by Trezeguet.
65. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt continue to knock on the door.
The ball is crossed into the box and finds Salah who peels away from his marker before setting the it to Al-Sulaya.
The midfielder strikes with his first touch but his effort is off target.
60. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Salah does well to weave his way through the Sudan defence before getting a shot away.
His effort is saved by Eshrein.
A brilliant piece of skill from the attacker.
57. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt make their first change.
Sayed comes on to replace Said.
56. Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Umar Sadiq opens the scoring for Nigeria!
The Super Eagles are on course to claim maximum points from the group.
52. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Al-Sulaya comes close to doubling the lead after his strike from the edge of the box is deflected off Mohamed and runs narrowly wide of the post.
A fairly even start to the half, with both sides having a positive spell.
50. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Sudan are starting to maintain more possession in the early stages of the second half.
They are still yet to challenge El Shenawy in goal.
Kick Off – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
We’re back underway for the second half!
Sudan have made two substitutions.
Yasin comes on for Hussein.
The first half injury to Mustafa means that he has been replaced by Eshrein.
Half Time – Guinea-Bissau 0-0 Nigeria
The scoreline remains level between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria.
As things currently stand Nigeria and Egypt will be progressing in the tournament.
Half Time – Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Egypt deservedly go into half time with the advantage after a super first-half display.
Sudan have done a brilliant job defensively to keep the Pharoahs at bay and keep the margin to only one goal.
Credit: Reuters 45. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
Two minutes will be added on.
Egypt continue to press.
42. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
The lead is almost doubled as M.Mohamed breaks into the box before unleashing a powerful strike.
Mustafa does well to make a fingertip save and push the ball away.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
