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London Olympics 2012: Egypt in the semi-finals, Algeria eliminated

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Egypt has managed to beat South Africa (2-0) and Gabon crushed Ivory Coast (3-1) and advanced to the semi-finals of the qualifying tournament for the Olympics -2012 Africa zone, while Algeria, beaten 4-1 by Nigeria is eliminated.

  • Egypt has managed to beat South Africa (2-0) and Gabon crushed Ivory Coast (3-1) and advanced to the semi-finals of the qualifying tournament for the Olympics -2012 Africa zone, while Algeria, beaten 4-1 by Nigeria is eliminated.
  • The Pharaohs will face Wednesday the Atlas Lions of Morocco for a place in the finals while the Gabonese will meet Senegal on Tuesday.
  • The tournament winner, the finalist and the third placed team will automatically qualify for the Olympics in London. The fourth placed team will play a play-off against a nation from the Asian region.
  •     
  •    Group A:
  •    Friday:
  •    In Tangier, Morocco - Senegal 0-1
  •    In Marrakech, Nigeria - Algeria 4-1
  •     
  •    Ranking:
  •    1. Senegal 6 pts - QUALIFIED
  •    2. Morocco 6 - QUALIFIED
  •    3. Nigeria 3
  •    4. Algeria 3
  •     
  •    Group B
  •    Saturday:
  •    In Marrakech, Egypt - South Africa 2-0
  •    In Tangier, Gabon - Ivory Coast 3-1
  •     
  •    Ranking:
  •    1. Egypt 6 pts - QUALIFIED
  •    2. Gabon 4 - QUALIFIED
  •    3. Côte d'Ivoire 4
  •    4. South Africa 2
  •     
  •    Semi-finals
  •    Tuesday (7:00 pm GMT)
  •    In Tangier, Senegal - Gabon
  •     
  •    Wednesday (7:00 pm GMT)
  •    In Marrakech, Egypt - Morocco
  •     
  •    Match for third place
  •    Saturday (5:30 pm GMT) in Marrakech
  •     
  •    Final
  •    Saturday (8:30 pm GMT) in Marrakech
  •         
  • Ennaharonline/ M. O.

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