Defending Afcon champions Egypt made it three wins from three as they disposed of Benin, while Nigeria ensured they sealed a place in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 3-0 thrashing of Mozambique.

Egypt 2 – 0 Benin (Group C)
Da Sr. da Graça Complex, Benguela
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Kickoff: 18:00
Goal Scorers:
Ahmed El Mohamady ‘7 1-0
Emad Moteab ‘22 2-0

Nigeria 3 – 0 Mozambique (Group C)
Alto da Chela Stadium, Lubango
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Kickoff: 18:00
Goal Scorers:
Peter Odemwingie ‘44 1-0
Peter Odemwingie ‘46 2-0
Obafemi Martins ‘85 3-0