Algeria will now meet Nigeria in the semi-finals at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday as they seek to end their long wait for continental success that stretches back to 1990.
Browsing: Wilfried Bony
Bony has missed the last two Premier League games with a hamstring injury suffered in Paul Clement’s final match in charge, but could be fit to spearhead Carvalhal’s attempt to turn Swansea’s campaign around.
It was gathered that an offer has been made for the 20-year-old striker as Slaven Bilic looks to bring more pace to his side
The draw left the Ivorians with the need on Tuesday to beat Morocco, who face Togo later on Friday, if they are to continue with their defence of the title
Bony was thrilled to see Iheanacho, 19, continue his progress after making his first-team breakthrough this season
The wonder kid grabbed the headlines when he fired home the winner against Crystal Palace on his debut
There was controversy with just over a minute gone when Gareth McAuley was sent off by mistake after Neil Swarbrick dismissed the wrong player, believing the midfielder to be responsible for Craig Dawson’s last-man foul on Wilfried Bony
Elsewhere, Guinea and Mali will have to wait until lots are drawn to decide who will advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations because of Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw in Mongomo
Javier Hernandez gave the hosts parity, but they later saw Fabio sent off