Mathematics of what Ghana and Group B opponents must do to qualify

Published on: 28 January 2013

Ghanasoccernet.com examines what Black Stars and their Group B opponents must do to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Ghana will advance if:

*they do not lose to Niger, OR

*they lose by 1 goal AND Mali draw with Congo DR.

 

Mali will advance if:

*they defeat Congo DR, OR

*they draw with Congo DR AND

*Niger do not defeat Ghana, OR

*Niger defeat Ghana by at least 2 goals, OR

*Niger defeat Ghana by a score of 1-0 AND Mali score at least 1 goal, OR

*Mali score no goals AND Mali have a better booking record than Niger, OR

*Mali and Niger have an equal booking record AND Mali win by drawing of lots.

 

Congo DR will advance if:

*they defeat Mali.

 

Niger will advance if:

*they defeat Ghana AND Mali do not draw with Congo DR, OR

*Niger score at least 2 goals, OR

*Niger score exactly 1 goal AND Mali draw with Congo DR by a score of 0-0 AND Niger have a better booking record than Mali, OR

*Niger and Mali have an equal booking record AND Niger win by drawing of lots.

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