The first game at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on day four saw the Elephants’ goalkeeper and captain, Jean Malick Ble Zadi produced good saves to keep his side in the match against Togo which ended goalless after 90 minutes.

Ble Zadi, was again the hero in the penalty shootout, making two saves and converting a spot-kick to see Cote d’Ivoire win 4-3 on penalties.

The second game on day also saw Ibrahim Ogoulola produce a rocket from just inside the box to give Benin the lead. Agnide Osseni increased the lead on the 90th minute to hand the Squirrels a 2-0 win over Cape Verde.

With that the tournament will now move into the group stages. Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Nigeria make up Group A while Senegal, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire and Benin make up Group B.

The next round of matches at the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations, would take place at Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Thursday, September 14 with Group A in action – Mali will take on Nigeria at 15h00 (GMT) and Ghana will face Guinea at 18h00 (GMT).