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Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Update: Zambia advances to quarterfinals
Although Equatorial Guinea had already qualified, missing out on top spot in the group could be crucial as Ivory Coast’s host of Premier League players are the most likely opponents in the quarterfinals.
In the other Group A match, Ihaab Boussefi’s two goals weren’t enough to send Libya through despite a 2-1 win over Senegal.
Boussefi struck in the fifth and 84th minutes to give Libya victory at Estadio de Bata, but Zambia’s win – which was played at the same time – ended their hopes.
The striker’s double did lift Libya to its first victory at the Cup of Nations in 30 years, however, and the country’s first win at the tournament on foreign soil.
Deme Ndiaye equalized with a glancing header from a corner in the 11th for Senegal, which was playing for pride, in a frantic start.
Nonetheless, Senegal slumped to a third straight 2-1 loss, to exit the Cup of Nations without a point for the first time in its history. It was the second first-round elimination for Senegal in its last two tournaments having also failed to advance in 2010.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
