Egypt 1-1 Zambia: Needing a draw to guarantee progress, the Pharaohs see Amr Zaki volley them into a 16th-minute lead With a win almost essential, the goal provokes a response from the Chipolopolo who create a number of chances in reply Goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari looks far from assured as the crosses come in for Zambia targetman Jacob Mulenga A great chance falls to Zaki to score again just before the half hour but he shoots straight at Kennedy Mweene Felix Katongo keeps Egypt's defence busy and is among those to go close before the interval With Hassan Shehata's side failing to double their lead, Chris Katongo continues to press for the Chipolopolo His unstoppable 88th-minute shot earns Zambia a draw but the result sees them go out and Egypt win the group Cameroon 3-0 Sudan: The Indomitable Lions' hopes of victory receive a boost when Samuel Eto'o converts a penalty The 28th-minute goal sees the striker become the Africa Cup of Nations' all-time leading goalscorer with 15 Shortly after, the same player is on hand to watch Mohamed Ali Khider score an own goal after Joel Epalle's dangerous ball Yousef Alaeldin tries to create something in reply for the Nile Crocodiles but Otto Pfister's side remain firmly in control Having scored against Zambia, Joseph Desire Job also looks to add to his account but wastes a couple of decent chances Sudan give a more spirited performance in the second half and battle hard to try and get back into the game Cameroon seal second spot in Group C when Eto'o nets a second in injury time after more good work from Epalle
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