Egypt 3 Cameroon 1: Egypt in 'goal' row as they and Nigeria progress to semis

26 January 2010 15:25
Gunner be back soon: Alex Song (left) will return to Arsenal following Cameroon's defeat to Egypt in which Ahmed Hassan (right) scored twice[LNB]Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan scored two goals to lead his country to a 3-1 win over Cameroon in extra time in Benguela and set up a semi-final against England's World Cup opponents, Algeria.[LNB]But his second which wrapped up the win for the holders was hugely controversial as his long-range free- kick was ruled a goal even though TV replays showed it did not cross the line after goalkeeper Carlos Kameni punched it on to the underside of the bar. [LNB]Cameroon's early exit will be welcomed by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, however, since his holding midfielder Alex Song may now be available for the Gunners' crucial run of league matches against Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.[LNB]But Portsmouth's Avram Grant would be less pleased that his striker Kanu will be staying in Angola after Nigeria beat Zambia 5-4 on penalties following a goalless draw. [LNB]Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama saved Thomas Nyirenda's spot kick, then scored the winner. [LNB] Africa Cup of Nations: Favourites Ivory Coast crash out to England's World Cup opponents....AlgeriaTogo goalkeeper wounded in terror attack is awake and recovering wellEx-Tottenham and West Ham striker Kanoute calls time on his Mali career[LNB]  

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