Guinea has advanced to round of 16 despite losing 2-1 to Zimbabwe who have already been eliminated from Group B at the AFCON 2021.
History was also made as Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga became the first woman to officiate in an AFCON match.
Naby Keita’s goal was only a consolation for Guinea, as first half goals from Knowledge Musona and Kudakwashe Mahachi was enough to earn Zimbabwe a first AFCON win since 2006.
In the other group game played Senegal settled for a 0-0 draw with Malawi as they advanced into the knockout round as group winners.
