AFCON 2021 Wrap: Equatorial Guinea Shock Algeria As Sierra Leone Hold Ivory Coast

AFCON 2021 Wrap: Equatorial Guinea Shock Algeria As Sierra Leone Hold Ivory Coast Sampson Adedeji Champions, Algeria on Sunday left with one point in two games after a shock 0-1 defeat in the hand of Equatorial Guinea while Ivory Coast were also held to a 1-1 draw by Sierra Leone, BSNSports.com.ng can report. Coming into the competition unbeaten in two years and with one point in their first group game, Algeria were condemned to winning the second match but surprisingly lost to lowly rated Equatorial Guinea. After a scoreless first stanza, it was Obiang that netted the only goal of the game to shock the 2019 champions. Leone Stars of Sierra Leone continued their impressive performance in the competition as they recorded a 2-2 draw against much-fancied Ivory Coast. Goalkeeper Kamara was the star of the game again as he posted another amazing display and stopped Kessie spot-kick in the 12th minute Sebastian Haller netted the opening goal in the 25th minute before Musa Kamara netted a leveller in the 55th minute. Arsenal striker Nicolai Pepe put Ivory Coast ahead 1minuteste later but Kamara equalized and ensured the game ended in a draw. Carthage Eagles of Tunisia returned to winning ways with a 4-0 win over Mauritania. Mathlouthi scored the first goal in the 4th minute before Khazri scored in the 8th and 64th minute of the match. Jaziri sealed the match for Tunisia with a well-taken goal in the 66th minute of the match. Scorpion of Gambia secured their passage into the round of 16 in their first attempt with a 1-1 draw against the Eagles of Mali. Kone put Mali ahead in the 79th minute through a penalty but Musa Barrow equalized for the Gambia from the spot in the 93rd minute.