Libya secured their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations victory for 30 years with a triumph over Senegal but their hopes were extinguished as Zambia edged co-hosts Equatorial Guinea to top the group.
CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2012
Despite claiming a 2-1 win over Senegal, Libya have crashed out of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia cementing their fate in a victory over Equatorial Guinea in the other Group A match.
CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2012
Libya hope to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals tomorrow by earning three points against an eliminated Senegal side who have been 'unlucky' according to captain Mamadou Niang.
A dramatic day of CAF Africa Cup of Nations action saw outsiders Equatorial Guinea stun Senegal to reach the quarter-finals and eliminate the continental heavyweights, while Libya drew with Zambia to remain afloat.
Zambia came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with fairytale qualifiers Libya today in a rain-delayed CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group A match.
Fairytale qualifiers Libya must overcome Zambia on Wednesday and end a 30-year wait at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations if they are to maintain their 2012 tournament aspirations.
2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations
