Pantsil close to quarter-finals

John Pantsil has moved to within touching distance of a quarter-final place with Ghana at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.

The West Ham United right-back played the full 90 minutes in the Black Stars' 1-0 victory against Namibia last night, to leave the hosts with six points from their first two Group A games. A point against Morocco on Monday will confirm their progress. Pantsil was back in the Ghana starting lineup despite having a dizzy spell after his involvement in the tournament opener last Sunday. Henri Camara's Senegal are next in action in Group D on Sunday night.

2008 Africa Cup of Nations (selected fixtures)

Sunday 27 January
Group D - Senegal v Angola (5pm)

Monday 28 January
Group A - Ghana v Morocco (5pm)

Wednesday 31 January
Group D - Senegal v South Africa (5pm)

The quarter-finals will be played on 3/4 February although Ghana and Senegal cannot meet until the semi-finals at the earliest. These will be held on 7 February, with the final set for 10 February.