AFCON’s Group C ended in a whirlwind as Gabon drew 2-2 with Morocco and the Comoros beat Ghana 3-2.
The result means Morocco wins the group, Gabon goes on as runners-up and the Comoros can advance to the next round as one of the best third-place finishers.
But Ghana is OUT OF AFCON after picking up just one point from the group, meaning Arsenal will retain the services of star midfielder Thomas Partey sooner than they thought.
- Results: Gabon 2-2 Morocco, Ghana 2-3 Comoros
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The final standings in group C
Morocco tops the table with seven points.
Gabon is the runner-up with five points.
Comoros finished third with three points.
Ghana is at the bottom of the table with one point.
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Ghana was eliminated from the competition
Ghana’s journey to AFCON came to an end after they were defeated by the top team Comoros.
As a result, they finished bottom of the table with one point.
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Gabon advances to the knockout round
The Panthers put on a stellar performance throughout the game and fully deserved their spot in the knockout stages.
Boupendza and Allevinah have both been excellent so far in the competition and are certainly people to watch as Gabon progresses.
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Morocco tops the C table
The 2-2 draw against Gabon means that Morocco remains at the top of Group C.
Their second-half performance proved that they are a much-appreciated force in the league with stellar performances from players like Boufal and Hakimi.
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Full match – Ghana 2-3 Comoros
An 85th-minute goal for the Comoros earned them all three points in their first AFCON win.
What a result!
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All the time – Gabon 2-2 Morocco
After a slow start to the game, both sides ramped up the intensity to make for a great match.
Both Gabon and Morocco advanced to the knockout stages, with Morocco topping the group.
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90. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
Another change for Gabon.
Boupendza made way for Meye.
Five more minutes…
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89. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
Morocco made a few more changes.
Chakla replaces Saiss.
Ounahi started for Tissoudali.
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88. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
Gabon made another alternative.
Allevinah gave way to Mayi.
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eighty six. Gabon 2-2 Morocco
What a goal from Hakimi!
The defender takes a free kick from 25 yards before kicking the ball into the top left corner.
Morocco is back at the top!
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85. GOOOAAAAALLLLL MOROCCO BALANCED!!!!!!!!!
What a goal from Hakimi!
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83. Gabon 2-1 Morocco
Obiang moved forward through the midfield before passing the ball to Allevinah, who threw the ball to Boupendza.
The striker hooks it with the outside of his boot, passing it over Munir.
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82. GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL GABON!
Boupendza restores the lead!
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77. Ghana 2-2 Comoros
Ghana equalized!
However, it may not be enough to get them into the knockout stages.
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75. Gabon 1-1 Morocco
Boufal leveled with a superb penalty.
The striker kicks the ball into the bottom left corner.
The Amonome rushed in the right direction, but there was too much power in the blow.
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74. GOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL MOROCCO!!!!!
Boufal equalized with a penalty!
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72. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Penalty for Morocco!
Poko rushes to catch the ball but knocks Boufal down.
VAR is checking.
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70. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Gabon has made a change.
Autchanga came on for Moussounda.
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69. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Poko and Amallah were both injured after the 50/50 challenge.
Both players look forward to continuing after treatment.
Morocco concedes a free kick.
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64. Ghana 1-2 Comoros
Comoros extended their advantage to two goals.
But, Ghana took it back just a minute later.
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60. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Morocco had the ball in the net but the line umpire set it up.
Aguerd sent the ball long, going straight in the direction of Amonome, but the opponent’s keeper caught it.
The goal was disallowed because En Nesyri was in an offside position while blocking Amonome’s line of sight.
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59. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Gabon had another chance when the ball was crossed by Allevinah in the box.
The striker tried to volley but his shot missed the crossbar.
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57. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Morocco double substitutions.
El Kaabi and Fajr came on for Amallah and Boufal.
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56. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Gabon got his first chance in the inning.
The ball is passed to Kanga, who brings it down before touching it to Boupendza, who shoots out.
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51. Gabon 1-0 Morocco
Morocco became the dominant team in the opening stages of the second half.
Gabon could barely find his other half.
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