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Angola and Algeria qualify after draw

Angola top the standings with five points and will stay in the capital for the weekend's quarter-final.

Algeria also qualified thanks to tournament rules that take into account head-to-head record despite finishing tied on four points with Mali. Algeria beat Mali 1-0 last week.

"Once we knew Mali were winning (in the other group match against Malawi) we played with more circumspect," said Angola coach Manuel Jose.

His counterpart Rabah Saadane, added: "We had our chances and we showed we are progressing game and game. Every match we've got better."

Madjid Bougherra had a close-in chance saved by Angola goalkeeper Carlos Fernandes midway through the first half while Angola's only real chance of the game fell inside the opening 10 minutes to Djalma, but his final effort on goal lacked the necessary power.