After Monday and Tuesday’s 1-0, Wednesday’s also arrived. For this third day of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), this edition remained faithful to its goal savings, Wednesday January 12. So far, no match has produced a score of more than one goal. And once again, the big arms of the continent have been put in difficulty. Some, like the Ivory Coast got out of the trap when others, like Tunisia, bowed, and in a very incredible way.
The imbroglio of the century
On paper, it was the most appetizing match of this Wednesday between Tunisia and Mali. He was above all surrealist for his extra-sporting benefits. With three different final whistles (in addition to eight changes and one expulsion), this match between Wahbi Khazri’s Tunisia and Mali has undoubtedly reached records at this level. This was much less the case in the game. In the stifling heat of Limbé, it was the Malians who made the good operation of the day.
A goal from Koné’s penalty after returning from the locker room was enough for the happiness of the Eagles, who finished the match at 10 (1-0). They take the lead of group F and will find the other winner of the day, Gambia, on the second day.
Gambia heals CAN debut
Body feint, oriented control and back pass from Barrow for a powerful shot from Jallow to the back of the net. Here is the recipe for a successful first match in its history in the African Cup and it is offered to you by the Gambian Scorpions (1-0).
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Against Mauritania, the West African players played the first game in their history in the competition and went through it without any complex, dominating more experienced opponents. In the end, the only goal of the meeting is the work of Ablie Jallow after a very good job of the player of Bologna, Musa Barrow.
Gradel offers victory to Ivorians
Minimum service for Ivory Coast against Equatorial Guinea (1-0). Despite his offensive trident Cornet-Haller-Gradel, the selection of Patrice Beaumelle experienced many difficulties in getting rid of his opponent of the day. The early goal of the former Stéphanois Max-Alain Gradel put the Elephants on the right track before the meeting declines in intensity (1-0).
The Ivorians therefore take control of this group E, ahead of Algeria and Sierra-Leone. It is precisely the latter who will challenge the leader of the group on Sunday at 5 p.m.