Egypt joined Group C rivals Egypt in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after they completed a 2 -0 victory over Mozambique . Osaze Odemwingie struck either side of halftime break for Nigeria before Group C scored five minute from time . but they still had too much quality for Benin and took the lead in the seventh minute with an audacious effort by Ahmed Al-Mohammadi . Defending champions Egypt cruised into the knockout stages with a 100 percent record after a routine 2 -0 victory over Ahmed Raouf 's . Egypt qualified with nine points and Nigeria went through with six while Benin and Mozambique ended with just a point apiece .
Egypt joined Group C rivals Egypt in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after they completed a 2 -0 victory over Mozambique . Osaze Odemwingie struck either side of halftime break for Nigeria before Group C scored five minute from time . Defending champions Egypt cruised into the knockout stages with a 100 percent record after a routine 2 -0 victory over Ahmed Raouf 's . Egypt qualified with nine points and Nigeria went through with six while Benin and Mozambique ended with just a point apiece .