It was just like a Hollywood script. The Nigerians triumphed over the Zambia of Herve Renard as the Super Eagles beat the Chipolopolo 5-4 on penalties on Tuesday night in Lubango.

Vincent Enyeama, the goalkeeper of Nigeria stood between the Zambians and also a semi-final berth in the game. He continued his heroics at the time of penalties. Then he scored the winning goal after he stopped a shot from the midfielder Thomas Nyirenda.

Despite a 3-1 win over Malawi on Monday in the final game of Group A, Mali was crashed out of the African Cup of Nations.

The scorer of Mali were Frederic Kanoute, Seydou Keita and Mamadou Bagayoko, but this victory of the team was not enough to earn a place in the knockout phase.

The one goal from Malawi was made by Russell Mwafulirwa.

Ghana had a very narrow victory of 1-0 over the determined Burkina Faso. The header Dede Ayew on the half-hour mark seemed to be enough to see the Ghana site star through in Luanda.

The Burkina Faso only required a draw to progress. It dealt a blow from the Black Stars after 30 minutes in second half. Then Amadou Tall got dismissed due to elbow on Asamoah Gyan.

The Ghana follows now the Ivory Coast to the last 8 from the 3-team Group B.