Zambia
Zambia has qualified for quarter finals after beating Uganda 1-0 in the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
41 minutes into the game, Zambian striker Christopher Katongo shot a headed goal following a free kick at the Umuganda stadium in Rwanda.
FT- Uganda 0-1 Zambia #UGAZMB #CHAN2016
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FAZFootball pic.twitter.com/aRnPhLNVVk— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 23, 2016
Despite Uganda having 53 per cent ball possession, the cranes failed to press for an equalizer.
Match Statistics: Uganda(FUFA) 0-1 Zambia(FAZ) #UGAZMB
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FAZFootball pic.twitter.com/LA4i1eFuSj— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 23, 2016
Zambia is now the third team to qualify for the quarter finals with a match to spare. Hosts Rwanda was the first team to qualify after beating Gabon 2-1 followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has became the second team to be eliminated after losing to Mali 1-0.
On Friday, Nigeria’s plans to progress to the quarter-final were thwarted after a 1-1 draw with Tunisia. Currently in group C, Nigeria’s fate and Tunisia’s will be known on Tuesday when they play Guinea and Niger respectively.
Here are the Group C standings after the second group stage fixtures. Nigeria are on top with four points. #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/MuA52Dvlq8
— Orange CHAN 2016 (@CHANRwanda) January 22, 2016
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