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Morocco made a winning start to Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as they beat Libya 1-0, while Tunisia hammered eight past Djibouti.

Ghana Christian Atsu scored a goal-of-the-tournament contender as his brace helped Ghana stroll past Guinea 3-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Brazil Switzerland upset Brazil 1-0, Germany drew 3-3 with Paraguay and Spain toppled Ecuador 2-0 in the pick of Wednesday's friendly action.

Gervinho Gervinho's sending off for the Ivory Coast for lashing out at Guinea's Naby Keita has resulted in a two-match Africa Cup of Nations ban.

South Africa Darren Keet dedicated South Africa's 2-1 win over Sudan to the late Senzo Meyiwa as they secured Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Ghana Maxwell Konadu strengthened his bid to become Ghana coach permanently after beating Guinea 3-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

South Africa Reigning champions Nigeria are on the verge of completing a late charge for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Cameroon Cameroon took command of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group with a 4-1 drubbing of the Ivory Coast on Wednesday.

Stephen Keshi Just over four months since the Africa Cup of Nations final, qualification for the next staging of the tournament gets under way this week.