This archive report was first published on 3 July 2019.
Cameroon to face Nigeria as Ghana pinch top spot ¶
Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon will meet Nigeria in a clash of continental giants in the last 16 after Ghana finished top of Group F.
Cameroon stuttered to a second goalless stalemate in succession, while Ghana beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 to finish ahead of the holders on goals scored.
The Black Stars will take on the runners-up from Group E, where all four teams remain in contention, for a place in the quarter-finals.
Benin scraped through as one of the best third-place sides, thanks in part to the fine saves of goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe.
Cameroon's path to retaining the title grew increasingly difficult with a wounded Nigeria now awaiting them in the next round and hosts Egypt likely facing the winner of that tie.
Jordan Ayew struck for the second time in three matches in the group's other game in Suez as Ghana sent Guinea-Bissau home without a point or a goal.
