AFCON 2023 Group Stage Wraps Up with Notable Performances by Ligue 1 Stars
In Group A, Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau, earning them a second-place finish with 7 points. Moses Simon of FC Nantes featured in the starting lineup for Nigeria. Equatorial Guinea caused a major upset by defeating hosts Ivory Coast 4-0, clinching the top spot in Group A. Ivory Coast, finishing third with 3 points, faces uncertainty about their progression. Wilfried Singo (AS Monaco) and Oumar Diakité (Stade de Reims) started for Ivory Coast.
Group B witnessed a thrilling 2-2 draw between Ghana and Mozambique, defying expectations. Despite Ghana’s initial 2-0 lead, Mozambique’s late comeback left Ghana in third place with 2 points, and Mozambique eliminated with just two points. Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco) and Salis Abdul Samed (RC Lens) played crucial roles for Ghana. Cape Verde and Egypt battled to a 2-2 draw, securing Cape Verde’s top spot with 7 points. Logan Costa (Toulouse FC) contributed significantly for Cape Verde, while Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes) helped Egypt qualify. Egypt finished second in the group with 3 points.
