NOUAKCHOTT — Cameroon became the third team to book a ticket to next year’s African Nations Cup Finals after a 1-0 victory in Mauritani Friday ensured top spot in Group M.
The win, however, was marred when coach Hugo Broos was struck by an object thrown from the crowd.
Midfielder Edgar Salli fired home a volley from outside the area in the 31st minute as the Indomitable Lions qualified for the 18th time, joining Morocco and Algeria in the finals.
Mauritania had Moustapha Diaw sent off with 19 minutes to go in their penultimate match in the group.
Munir Masoud scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Libya as they ended Morocco’s 100 percent run in Group F with a 1-1 draw in Tunis.
Libya, banned from playing at home because of the anarchy and conflict that has plagued the country since 2011, was a goal down in the first half at the Rades Stadium after Nabil Dirar netted with a powerful volley from close range.
In Friday’s other tie, Tunisia won 3-0 in Djibouti to take over at the top of Group A from Liberia which hosts Togo Sunday.
Tunisia now has 10 points, to nine for Liberia, after Naim Sliti paved the way for victory with a debut goal.
Arsenal makes Vardy move
Arsenal is trying to lure England striker Jamie Vardy away from Premier League champion Leicester City in a move worth around £20 million ($29m, 25.5m euros), Britain’s Guardian newspaper reported Friday.
Vardy scored 24 league goals as Leicester, 5,000/1 rank outsider, was crowned champion of England last season, finishing 10 points in front of second-placed Arsenal, one of the Premier League’s established powers.
His club form saw Vardy force his way into England’s squad for the upcoming European Championship.
