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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Gabon equalized against the Balck stars of Ghana in a very dramatic game that ended in a red card on a Ghanaian player.<\/p>\n

Gabon are four points, second in Group C after Morocco with 6 points. Ghana are third with 1 point.<\/p>\n

Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was diagnosed with heart lesions after recovering from COVID-19 at the African Cup of Nations, ruling him out of their game against Ghana<\/p>\n

Aubameyang tested positive at an airport on arrival in Cameroon last week and was put into isolation. He missed Gabon’s first game, a 1-0 win over Comoros.<\/p>\n

Morocco qualified for the knockout stages at the African Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over debutant Comoros on Friday, joining host Cameroon as the first two teams through.<\/p>\n

Morocco’s goals came from Selim Amallah early in the first half and substitute Zakaria Aboukhlal a minute before the end of the game, ensuring one of the most impressive teams in qualifying will be in the last 16 in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

Aboukhlal’s goal was vindication for him after he won a penalty for Morocco in the 81st only to see Youssef En-Nesyri’s effort saved from the spot.<\/p>\n

Morocco has two wins from two to lead Group C ahead of Friday’s late game between Gabon and Ghana. Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to return for Gabon after testing positive for the coronavirus at an airport on arrival in Cameroon and missing the win over Comoros.<\/p>\n

Senegal’s struggle to get going continued as it was held by Guinea to 0-0 in Group B, although the result left both teams in good shape to qualify.<\/p>\n

The battle of Liverpool stars Sadio Man\u00e9 of Senegal and Naby Keita of Guinea never really materialized at Kouekong Stadium in Cameroon’s western city of Bafoussam.<\/p>\n

Keita did get yellow-carded for a foul on Man\u00e9, though.<\/p>\n

Man\u00e9 set up a good chance for Senegal with an attacking run that opened the way for Bouna Sarr to cut inside a defender and have a clear sight at goal. He pulled his shot wide.<\/p>\n

Senegal opened its tournament with a very late 1-0 win over Zimbabwe, with Man\u00e9 converting a penalty in the 97th minute. Guinea beat Malawi 1-0 in its first group game.<\/p>\n

It leaves Senegal and Guinea level on four points at the top of the group.<\/p>\n

Malawi beat Zimbabwe 2-1 later Friday, coming from 1-0 down with a brace by Gabadinho Mhango. Malawi is playing in its first African Cup since 2010 and only its third ever, and gave itself a chance of reaching the second round.<\/p>\n

The top two teams in each of the six groups qualify automatically for the round of 16 as well as the four best third-place teams.<\/p>\n

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