Afcon highlights: Ghana sent packing after Comoros defeat, Morocco claim top spot

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  • Post published:January 19, 2022

Catch up with highlights from the last round of group fixtures at the Afcon, where Ghana crashed out after their shock defeat by Comoros, while Morocco and Senegal finished at the top of their respective groups on Tuesday evening.

WATCH: Ghana 2-3 Comoros

Four-time champions Ghana were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations after crashing 3-2 to minnows Comoros in Group C on Tuesday in Garoua.

The Black Stars had captain Andre Ayew sent off after 25 minutes and, after wiping out a two-goal deficit, lost when Comoros’ Ahmed Mogni scored his second goal five minutes from time.

WATCH: Gabon 2-2 Morocco

Morocco came from behind to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw with Gabon in their Group C match at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo in Cameroon on Tuesday night, after goals from Boufal and Hakimi cancelled out scores by Allevinah and Aguerd.

The draw had the Atlas Lions, who already qualified for the knockout phase, finishing at the top of the group standings, where they are joined in the last 16 by the Panthers who finished second in the group.

WATCH: Zimbabwe 2-1 Guinea

Zimbabwe, who were already eliminated from the tournament, managed to secure a shock 2-1 victory over Guinea at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde on Tuesday evening.

A Knowledge Musona header and a Kudakwashe Mahachi shot gave them a two-goal half-time advantage that was reduced when Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita netted on 49 minutes, although Guinea still advanced to the last 16 as runners-up in Group B.

WATCH: Malawi 0-0 Senegal

Malawi were forced to share the spoils with Senegal after they played out to a goalless draw in their Group B match at the Stade Omnisports de Bafoussam in Cameroon on Tuesday night.

Brave Malawi finished third and will have to wait until Thursday to see if they will be among the best four third-placed teams and qualify for the second round.