AFCON 2000 : Algeria beats Gabon 3-1
KUMASI, Jan. 29, 2000 (AMP) — Ghana Nigeria 2000 : Algeria defeated Gabon by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a AFCON group stage game on Saturday night.
The result put the Algerians second in Group B with 4 points. Gabon is bottom with no points. In their last game, Algeria will meet group leaders South Africa on February 2, while Gabon will face DR Congo.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Algeria at the AFCON
- 1 title (1990)
- 11 appearances (first in 1968)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1990) Runners-up (1980) Third Place (1984, 1988) Fourth Place (1982)
Gabon at the AFCON
- 3 appearances (first in 1994)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Algeria
3:1
Gabon
3:1 (2:0)
- 29 January 2000
- 19:45
- Kumasi
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Africa | 6 |
| Algeria | 4 |
 DR Congo | 1 |
| Gabon | 0 |
Matches
AFCON History
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