Benin stunned Africa Cup of Nations title contenders Morocco on penalties to reach the quarterfinals for the first time after a 1-1 draw in Cairo, yesterday.
The Spain-based striker’s header was well-saved by Benin goalkeeper Owolabi Saturnin Allagbe six minutes into the encounter. The Atlas Lions then took control of the match, but Allagbe was having a good match as he made a good save to deny Hakim Ziyech.The Squirrels continued to frustrate the Atlas Lions after the restart and they took a surprise lead through Moise Adilehou.
The Atlas Lions piled pressure on the Benin defence and they managed to grab a late equalising goal following a mistake by Jordan Adeoti.Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Uganda in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt on Friday.
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