# AFCON SUMMARY 

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**Published on:** 2024-01-25
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Group AIn an interesting turn of events, Ivory Coast, who are the hosts of this tournament, will need some help to get into the Round of 16. They finished in third place, with three points from a possible nine and a -3 goal difference.Group BEgypt, Ghana, Cape Verde and Mozambique were paired in the same group, and on paper, it looked like two of the most successful teams in the history of this competition would have an easy path to the knockout stages. That wasn't the case, however, as Cape Verde clinched the top spot with one game left to play. They finished as Group B leaders with seven points, while seven-time AFCON champions Egypt were second after playing three consecutive 2-2 draws. This wasn't a pleasant AFCON 2024 for four-time champions Ghana, who are third with 2 points. Interestingly, the Black Stars had a two-goal lead at the 90-minute mark in their final group game, but due to some sloppy defending, they conceded two stoppage-time goals, ending their AFCON 2024 campaign. With 2 points, Mozambique finished at the bottom of the table. There were six total games in Group B, and four of those ended in 2-2 draws.Group CSenegal finished at the top of the Group C standings with three wins in as many games. They've scored eight times in those games, conceding just once. Interestingly, Senegal are the only team to win all their group games in this tournament. The defending champions are followed by five-time champions Cameroon, who amassed four points from three games. Guinea are third on the table with four points, they've also booked a place in the Round of 16. Gambia, on the other hand, have been eliminated from this tournament. They are one of two teams that lost three from three in AFCON 2024.

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