Angola, Tunisia advance after African Nations Cup draw

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TAMALE, Ghana (AFP) — Angola and Tunisia drew 0-0 Thursday and advanced to the 2008 African Nations Cup quarter-finals from Group D at the expense of Senegal and South Africa.

The 'Carthage Eagles' of Tunisia shaded the 'Black Antelopes' of Angola for top spot on goals scored (five to four) after both finished with five points and plus-two goal differences while their rivals collected two apiece.

This means 2004 champions Tunisia stay at Tamale Stadium for a clash with four-time winners Cameroon Monday while Angola travel south to confront defending champions Egypt in Kumasi the same day.

While Tunisia will be making a sixth knockout-phase appearance in seven editions, Angola go through for the first time after being deprived on goal difference in Egypt two...