The AFCON Week 3 matches continue with scoreless games, but the excitement of the tournament is set to increase as the weeks go by.
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their third consecutive victory, solidifying their position at the top of the group with 9 points. The star of the match was Beşiktaş player Arthur Masuaku, while the Democratic Republic of Congo’s goal came courtesy of Tanzanian forward Clement Mzize, who scored an own goal. With this win, Congo extended their lead to 5 points over their closest rival. However, the loss did not deal a severe blow to Tanzania, as they remain in second place with a game in hand, and their chances of progressing to the next rounds are still quite strong.
In another match played at the same time, Ghana and Sudan ended in a goalless draw. Ghana’s right-back Alidu Seidu put in an excellent performance, and Ghana’s strong attacking lineup was thwarted by Sudan’s goalkeeper Mohammed Mustafa. This result was disappointing for Ghana, one of the tournament favorites. Angola, however, will make a significant leap toward securing group leadership if they can win against Niger after this draw. Still, the tournament continues, and Ghana’s squad seems more than capable of advancing from the group. Sudan, on the other hand, continues to surprise with its results.
In the final match played at the same hour, Botswana pulled off a surprise 1-0 win over Cape Verde, with their striker Tumisang Orebonye scoring in the second minute. This result has shaken up Group C, where every team except for Egypt now has 3 points. With the second place in the group also qualifying for the next stage, a fierce competition can be expected.