AFCON 2015 – Group C Delivers Drama, Goals, and High Stakes
Group C of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations was billed as the “group of death,” and Monday’s matches confirmed why. With two highly anticipated fixtures — Ghana vs. Senegal and Algeria vs. South Africa — fans were treated to an action-packed day filled with intensity, suspense, and turning points.
The big takeaways:
Senegal, under Alain Giresse, stunned Ghana with a late winner from Moussa Sow, sealing a 2-1 comeback victory. Ghana had opened the scoring via an early penalty from André Ayew, but Diouf and Sow turned the tide for the Lions of Teranga.
Algeria, considered one of the top favorites, overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat a spirited South African side 3-1. Despite early struggles and conceding a penalty (which Tokelo Rantie missed), the Fennecs fought back with goals from Ghoulam, Slimani, and an own goal from the opposition.
Beyond results, Group C also stood out by breaking the low-scoring trend of the tournament’s early days. Until then, matches in Groups A and B had averaged just two goals each. On Monday, seven goals were scored across both Group C clashes, raising both excitement and expectations.
Noteworthy highlights:
A penalty in each match.
A showcase of character by teams under pressure.
Standout performances by Islam Slimani, Moussa Sow, and Faouzi Ghoulam.
With more explosive fixtures like Ghana vs. Algeria and South Africa vs. Senegal lined up for January 23, Group C is shaping up to be the epicenter of AFCON 2015 drama.
