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- Updated: November 24, 2016
Debutants Kenya became the first team to be eliminated after a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Mali, their second of the tournament after losing to Ghana in a replica score-line. The Malians resurrected from their opening day 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Nigeria to revive their chances of progressing to the semi-finals. Victory for Mali against Ghana in the final Group B match on Saturday in Yaounde will assure them of a slot in the last four. Bassira Toure scored a second half brace after Sebe Coulibaly’s well taken free-kick had given the Malians a first half lead. Cheris Avilia scored the consolation for Kenya towards the end, but it was too little too late. Kenya who showed quite a good performance against Ghana despite losing were a pale shadow of themselves. Mali on the other hand were a hugely improved side and came into the match with a lot of confidence. Within the first 40 seconds, the West Africans had already shown intent with Binta Diarra’s shot from the left going wide after breaking into the box. Kenya who were unsettled and didn’t pass the ball well had a sixth minute …
