Two more groups will complete their second round of matches in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Three more games will be taking place on Friday, and fans will surely be granted a massive chance to entertain themselves with the antics each clash will offer.
The big story of this day will have Cape Verde Islands as the main character, since this national team could secure their spot in the next round with a win in their upcoming match, beating all odds that had them as underdogs. Meanwhile, the other group will deliver one of the most anticipated matchups in the tournament when Senegal and Cameroon lock horns at Charles Konan Banny Stadium.
Before we go deeper into each clash, let us have a look at how things stand in Group B, especially after Egypt's match on Thursday.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 | DWW | |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | DDD | |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | DDL | |
| 4 | Mozambique | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 2 | DLD |
And now, here's how everything is shaping up in Group C, where all teams will be playing their second match in the group stage.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 | WWW | |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | WLD | |
| 3 | Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | LWD | |
| 4 | Gambia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Cape Verde Islands vs Mozambique
A late goal by Garry Rodrigues has given Cape Verde Islands a major chance to reach the KO stage for the second AFCON in a row. The main thing for them to do will be to beat Mozambique, who came close to upsetting Egypt before Mo Salah stepped up to snatch a point away from them in the final minutes of the clash. History tells us that Cape Verde have beaten Mozambique in two of their four previous matches, which will give Bubista and his team reasons to believe in their chances for success. On the other hand, Mozambique has only taken home one win against Cape Verde, which may be enough motivation to try and upset the current group leaders and delay their options of making the next round.
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Senegal vs Cameroon
An intense rivalry between two of the most talented teams in the region will take place on Friday. As things stand, Senegal have the upper hand thanks to their 3-0 win over Gambia, but Cameroon still have one of the most interesting squads in the tournament, led by Vincent Aboubakar, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, and Frank Magri, who scored the equalizer for the Indomitable Lions in their match against Guinea. In terms of what history can tell us about this game, Cameroon dominate in their meetings against Senegal, since they have won three out of their four matches, including the 2002 final, which was decided in a penalty shootout.
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Senegal 3 - 1 Cameroon
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Guinea vs Gambia
The last match of the day will give Guinea and Gambia a chance to keep their options alive in the competition, especially for the latter, who lost to Senegal in their opening game. Guinea, led by Ilaix Moriba and by captain Naby Keita seem to go out as favorites, who will have a full squad to choose from and with Assan Ceesay leading their efforts up front. Gambia have beaten Guinea in their two most recent matches, meaning that the Scorpions could very well be considered as favorites to win this clash. Will Guinea rise to the occasion and set the record straight?
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