Cameroon needed a draw from a Group B clash with the Comoros in Yaounde
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The Indomitable Lions will be among the 24 finalists in Egypt provided they avoid defeat against the Comoros
Benin need just a draw in their final 2019 Nations Cup qualifier to book their place in Egypt behind group leaders Algeria
The 33-year-old striker, who has struggled for playing time at club level has been overlooked by coach Kwesi Appiah.
The 74 000-seater Cairo Stadium hosted the finals of previous Nations Cup tournaments in 1986 and 2006.
The Young Lions of Teranga beat West African rivals Ghana 2-0 in a Group B
The results mean Nigeria stays on top of group A with 4 points
It will be the fourth time that Egypt has hosted the tournament, while Cameroon will hold the 2021 event instead.
The tournament proper will begin on the 21st of June and end on the 13th of July.