Aguibou Camara's second-half aim gave Guinea a 1-0 win over Gambia on the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, a end result that put them on the point of a spot within the final 16.
Midfielder Camara, who performs his membership soccer in Greece, received an help from Morgan Guilavogui halfway via the second half to resolve the Group C match within the Ivorian capital Yamoussoukro.
Guinea was essentially the most harmful facet, regardless that it was as soon as once more with out star striker Serhou Guirassy, as was the case within the first 1-1 draw towards Cameroon.
Mohamed Bayo, who led Guinea's assault in Guirassy's absence, hit the submit within the first half for a facet aiming to achieve the knockout phases in a 3rd successive Cup of Nations.
The end result leaves them second within the group with 4 factors, two factors behind reigning champions Senegal, who beforehand defeated Cameroon 3-1 to clinch their place within the knockout phases.
Guinea solely want a draw towards Senegal of their subsequent match on Tuesday to ensure qualification for the final 16, however a win will see them transfer up as group winners.
Gambia, shock quarter-finalists two years in the past, are with out factors, however a win of their closing group match towards Cameroon might nonetheless see them transfer up as among the best third-placed groups.
AFP
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