A dramatic late strike by Aguibou Camara secured Guinea a vital 1-0 victory over Gambia in the final Group C clash of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.
Playing in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, the Syli Nationales clawed their way to three crucial points, keeping their Round of 16 dreams alive, Footballrover reports.
Camara, the Atromitos midfielder, found the net in the 69th minute, sending a wave of jubilation through the Guinean camp.
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 19, 2024
This lone goal propels Guinea to a potential second-place finish in Group C, trailing only Senegal with six points.
The Gambia, despite valiant efforts, remains at the bottom with zero points, and their AFCON journey comes to an end.
Camara’s heroics earned him the coveted Man of the Match award from the CAF Technical Study Group for his decisive impact.
Meanwhile, Cameroon, with just a single point, occupy third place and face a crucial final match to determine their fate.
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— Africa Soccer Zone (@AfricaSoccer_zn) January 19, 2024
AFCON 2023 excitement continues today, January 20th, with Group D and E matches taking centre stage:
- 15:00: Algeria vs. Burkina Faso promises a fiery encounter in Group D.
- 18:00: Mauritania locks horns with Angola in another intriguing Group D clash.
- 21:00: Tunisia and Mali go head-to-head in the opening Group E, Round 2 fixture.
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