AFCON’s Group C ended in thrilling fashion with Gabon drawing 2-2 with Morocco and Comoros beating Ghana 3-2.
The results mean Morocco win the group, Gabon go through as runners up and Comoros possibly in the next round as one of the best third-placed finishers.
But Ghana are OUT of AFCON after picking up just one point from the group, meaning Arsenal will retain the services of star midfielder Thomas Partey earlier than they would have thought.
- Results: Gabon 2-2 Morocco, Ghana 2-3 Comoros
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That’s all from the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium
Morocco and Gabon both progress to the AFCON knockout stages.
Both sides put on a great performance tonight and have proven that they have what it takes to go far in the competition.
Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
Credit: Reuters Final standings in Group C
Morocco top the group with seven points.
Gabon are runners-up with five points.
Comoros finish third with three points.
Ghana finish at the bottom of the group with one point.
Ghana crash out of the competition
Ghana’s AFCON journey has come to an end after they were beaten by tournament debutants Comoros.
The result sees them finish bottom of the group with one point.
Credit: AFP
Gabon progress to the knockout stages
The Panthers put on a superb display throughout the game and thoroughly deserve their place in the knockout stages.
Boupendza and Allevinah have both been excellent so far in the competition and are certainly ones to watch as Gabon progress.
Credit: Reuters Morocco top Group C
The 2-2 draw against Gabon means that Morocco keep their place at the top of Group C.
Their second half performance proves that they are a force to be reckoned with in the competition with outstanding performances from individual players such as Boufal and Hakimi.
Full Time – Ghana 2-3 Comoros
An 85th minute goal for Comoros sees them take all three points in their first ever AFCON victory.
What a result!
Full Time – Gabon 2-2 Morocco
After a slow start to the game both sides increased the intensity to make for a great fixture.
Both Gabon and Morocco progress to the knock-out stages, with Morocco topping the group.
90. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
Another change for Gabon.
Boupendza makes way for Meye.
Five minutes to go…
89. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
Morocco make some more changes.
Chakla comes off for Saiss.
Ounahi comes off for Tissoudali.
88. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
Gabon make another substitution.
Allevinah makes way for Mayi.
86. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
What a goal from Hakimi!
The defender lines up a free kick from 25 yards out before rifling the ball into the top left corner.
Morocco are back at the top of the group!
Credit: Reuters 85. GOOOAAAAALLLLL MOROCCO EQUALISE AGAIN!!!!!!!
What a goal from Hakimi!
83. Gabon 2-1 Morocco
Obiang drives forward through the midfield before sending the ball through to Allevinah who squares it to Boupendza.
The striker hooks it with the outside of his boot, sending it past Munir.
Credit: AFP 82. GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL GABON!
Boupendza restores the lead!
77. Ghana 2-2 Comoros
Ghana have equalised!
However, it may not be enough to send them through to the knockout stages.
75. Gabon 1-1 Morocco
Boufal levels the score with a superb penalty.
The striker rifles the ball into the bottom left corner.
Amonome dives the right way, but there was too much power on the shot.
Credit: AFP 74. GOOAAAAALLLLLLL MOROCCO!!!!!
Boufal equalises with the penalty!
72. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Penalty for Morocco!
Poko lunges for the ball but goes takes down Boufal.
VAR is checking.
70. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Gabon have made a change.
Autchanga has come on for Moussounda.
69. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Poko and Amallah both go down injured after a 50/50 challenge.
Both players look to continue after treatment.
Morocco have the free kick.
64. Ghana 1-2 Comoros
Comoros extend their advantage to two goals.
But, Ghana get one back just one minute later.
60. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Morocco have the ball in the back of the net but the linesman’s flag is up.
Aguerd sends the ball long, it heads straight into the direction of Amonome but the keeper completely misses it.
The goal is disallowed as En Nesyri was in an offside position whilst blocking Amonome’s view.
59. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Gabon have another opportunity as the ball is crossed into Allevinah in the box.
The striker attempts to volley but his effort deflects off the crossbar.
57. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Morocco make a double substitution.
El Kaabi and Fajr come off for Amallah and Boufal.
56. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Gabon have their first opportunity of the half.
The ball is switched over to Kanga who brings it down before tapping it through to Boupendza who strikes wide.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
