sport news Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers round-up: Algeria secure qualification with ... trends now Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers round-up: Algeria secure qualification with victory over Niger, Liverpool's Naby Keita scores for Guinea and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey doesn't feature for Ghana due to 'small injury issue' Algeria have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Niger 1-0 Liverpool's Naby Keita scored in Guinea's 3-2 victory against Ethiopia Ghana drew 1-1 versus Angola, while Nigeria got a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 22:57 BST, 27 March 2023 | Updated: 22:57 BST, 27 March 2023 Viewcomments Baghdad Bounedjah scored the only goal as Algeria beat Niger 1-0 to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Algeria joined Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast in having already qualified for the tournament, which will take place between January and February next year. Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez was amongst the players to start the game for Algeria. Liverpool's Naby Keita was on the scoresheet as Guinea beat Ethiopia 3-2. Keita opened the scoring after just four minutes, with Kenean Markneh equalising for Ethiopia. Ilaix Moriba and Morgan Guilavogui netted for Guinea before Kitika Jima Ojulu scored for Ethiopia in stoppage time. Guinea are top of their qualifying group with nine points. Elsewhere, Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola. Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita scored for Guinea in their 3-2 victory against Ethiopia Baghdad Bounedjah (right) scored as Algeria beat Niger to reach the Africa Cup of Nations Lucas Joao put Angola ahead from the penalty spot in the 51st minute, with Osman Bukari equalising for Ghana with 18 minutes remaining. Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew started for Ghana along with Leicester's Daniel Amartey, but Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was an unused substitute. Ghana boss Chris Hughton said: 'Thomas has some small injury issues and we felt it was too big a risk to start him. Osman Bukari found the net with the equaliser for Ghana in their drew 1-1 against Angola Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was an unused sub for Ghana due to a small injury issue Moses Simon (right) scored a penalty as Nigeria won 1-0 in their clash with Guinea-Bissau Ghana are top of qualifying Group E with eight points, while Central African Republic are second with seven points and Angola are third with five points. The top two teams will go through. Central African Republic won 2-0 against Madagascar as Louis Mafouta scored a brace. Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 courtesy of a penalty from Moses Simon. Everton's Alex Iwobi played the whole game. Nigeria are top of their qualifying group with nine points. In Group I Sudan beat Gabon 1-0, with Mohamed Alhaj Komi scoring. Leaders Gabon have seven points, with Sudan on six points. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility