Togo takes advantage

Togo managed to take advantage of Algeria’s slip with a late 1-0 win at the Independence Stadium in Bakau Yesterday – Fulham’s Floyd Ayite with the winner in injury time.

Algeria missed out on the chance of qualifying from Group D as they lost 1-0 in Benin.

The match-winner was scored by Sessi D’Almeida, who plays in the fourth tier of English football with Yeovil Town, after 16 minutes.

Benin held on for the win despite playing the final 35 minutes of the match with 10 men after veteran Stephane Sessegnon was shown a red card.

Group D after four matches:

Algeria 7 points
Benin 7 points
Togo 5 points
The Gambia 2 points