Equatorial Guinea 4-0 Cote d'Ivoire
Equatorial Guinea secured advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 after thrashing host nation Ivory Coast 4-0 in their final group game.
The Elephants made a change in the attack after the loss to Nigeria, as Nicolas Pepe Pepe was given his first start in place of Boga, while Serge Aurier made way for Wilfried Singo.
Guinea came into the clash top of the group and knew a win or a draw would seal their spot in the last round 16, while three points would clinch top spot.
The hosts, meanwhile, knew only a win would see them progress after suffering a defeat to Nigeria in their last encounter.
However, the opening goal went the way of Guinea as Emilio Nsue bagged his fourth goal of the tournament by turning home a low cross from Carlos Akapo.
Guinea took control in the second half and managed to double their lead in the 72nd minute, with Pablo Ganet finding the back of the net with a wonderful free-kick.
Nsue completed his brace for Juan Micha's charges with 15 minutes to play as he finished off a quick counter-attack to grab his fifth goal of the tournament, before Jannick Buyla rounded off the scoring on 88 minutes.
Guinea-Bissau 1-0 Nigeria
Nigeria booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after deefating Guinea-Bissau 1-0
The Super Eagles came into the clash with their fate in their own hands after defeating hosts Iveory Coast in their last game, while Guinea needed to win and hope Equatorial Guinea defeat the Elephants in the other clash.
The Super Eagles made four chances from the win last week, as Kenneth Omeruo, Bright, Osayi-Samuel, Joe Aribo and Moses Simon were given starts.
After a relatively quiet opening, the Super Eagles broke the deadlock ten minutes before the halftime break when Opa Sangate diverted the ball into his own net trying to clear Simon's cross.
Guinea had the ball in the back of the net on 82 minutes through Franculino Gluda Dju's powerful strike, but the celebrations were cut short as the flag was raised for an offside.
The Super Eagles were able to see out the closing stages to claim the win, which sees them finish second in Group A while Guinea end the campaign in fourth.
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