Equatorial Guinea Shocks Ivory Coast, Advances to Knockout Stage in Africa Cup of Nations
Emilio Nsue's Double Strike Propels Equatorial Guinea to Group Win, Ivory Coast's Future Hangs in Balance
Overview
- Equatorial Guinea has defeated Ivory Coast 4-0, leaving the host nation on the brink of elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Emilio Nsue scored twice for Equatorial Guinea, bringing his total to five goals for the tournament.
- Equatorial Guinea has advanced to the knockout stage as group winner with seven points.
- Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0, securing second place in Group A on goal difference.
- Ivory Coast is hoping its three points will be enough to be among the four best third-place finishers who also advance to the last 16.