Host Gabon out of African Cup; Cameroon, Burkina Faso in QFs

Gabon is out of the African Cup of Nations, with the hosts’ fate sealed by a 0-0 draw against Cameroon and Burkina Faso’s 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the final round of Group A games on Sunday. The result could dampen the spirit of the African championship, which didn’t have great crowds anyway but will likely be affected by the home team’s failure to progress.