Defending champion Zambia fails to make quarterfinal after goalless draw with Burkina Faso . Nigeria advances to last eight where it will meet Ivory Coast . Zambia coach Renard told reporters : `` It 's better to have won something in your life than always qualify for the quarterfinals , but never win anything . ` TL;DR Ghana wins Africa Cup of Nations final against Algeria in Cairo. Burkina Faso tops Group C with Nigeria taking second place .
Defending champion Zambia fails to make quarterfinal after goalless draw with Burkina Faso . Nigeria advances to last eight where it will meet Ivory Coast . TL;DR Ghana wins Africa Cup of Nations final against Algeria in Cairo. Burkina Faso tops Group C with Nigeria taking second place .