Nigeria are off to a perfect start to the competition with six points from two games. This Wednesday he will aim for a third victory to confirm his place as leader of group D against Sudan. Egypt is not out of the woods yet. He absolutely needs a good result to continue the competition. We summarize everything for you in our CAN diary, our daily meeting until the final on February 6.
What to remember from this Tuesday
Hung by Malawi (0-0), Senegal finished top of group B. But Aliou Cissé’s men will have to do without Cheikhou Kouyaté, suspended, for the round of 16.
Guinea, she finished second and also file in 8th, despite their defeat against Zimbabwe (1-2), eliminated from the event. A resumption of the head of Musona (26th), followed by a shot of Mahachi (43rd), gave victory to Zimbabwe. The reduction of the score by Naby Keita, with a superb shot from the left (1-2, 49th), will not have changed the result of this match when the midfielder will be suspended in the 8th.
In Group C, Morocco, led twice against Gabon and saved by its crossbar, finally snatched a spectacular draw (2-2) thanks to Boufal (74th, sp) and Hakimi (84th), enough to keep first place in the group. The Gabonese, solid and attractive, concede the sharing of points despite two goals from Allevinah (21st) and Aguerd (81st, csc) but also join the round of 16 and will face Burkina Faso.
The Comoros marked with a white stone their very first participation in the CAN. They signed a historic performance by dominating Ghana thanks to the achievements of Ben Nabouhane (4th) and Moni (61st, 85th). Boakye (64th) and Djiku (77th) scored for Ghana. The Comorians keep the hope of a qualification in 8th as best third.
Wednesday’s schedule
Group D: Egypt-Sudan (20 hours on BeIN Sports 2)
After a first poor performance against Nigeria (1-0) in the first pool match, Mohamed Salah’s Egypt recovered well with their victory against Guinea-Bissau (0-1). An essential result to stay in the competition. In case of second place retained, the men of Carlos Queiroz will face the first of group E composed in particular of Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire.
Sudan, with one point collected, can hope to qualify for the round of 16 after having not participated in an international competition since 2012.
Group D: Guinea-Bissau Nigeria (20 hours on BeIN Sports 4)
Nigeria is experiencing a quiet start to the competition. With six points in two games, the Super Eagles have a string of serious performances. If they win or draw the last game, Augustine Eguavoen’s men would secure a top spot in Group D.
Guinea-Bissau can still create a surprise by coming out of the group stages. The Djurtus have never reached this stage of the competition. To pursue the dream, they will absolutely have to impose themselves.
Player to watch: Mohamed Salah
The start of Mohamed Salah’s competition is complicated like that of his selection. In the first match against Nigeria, he was ghostly. But it was he who delivered his country by scoring the goal, in the second match against Guinea-Bissau (1-0), with a superb volley. The Liverpool Reds player took advantage of a poor placement of the Sudanese defense.
With an already well-filled club record, the captain of the Pharaohs selection has never won anything with his country. He has made this CAN 2022 his goal and he is committed to it. At the start of the competition, he posted a message on social networks: “The road is not easy, but we will fight to come back with the cup. The Egyptian would see himself on Sunday February 6 posting a photo on his Instagram with the trophy… As a champion.
