Ahli striker Flavio Amado scored to help Angola crush Swaziland 3-0 at home and book their place in the 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana. Skipper Paulo Figueiredo opened the score line in the 18th minute before Love Kabungula doubled the lead 12 minutes later. Flavio secured the precious victory 11 minutes after the break as Angola ensured they will be playing in Africa's premier competition next year. The Palancas Negras are on top of Group Six with 13 points and have an unassailable five-point lead over second-placed Eritrea with one match to go. Cameroon have also secured passage to the Nations Cup finals after grabbing a 2-1 home win over Rwanda in Group Five.
Cameroon also qualify to Ghana finals Mahamadou Idrissou put the Indomitable Lions ahead in the 16th minute before Geremi added the second four minutes into the second-half. Jimmy Gatete pulled one back late in the game but his goal proved to be just a consolation for the visitors. Cameroon are in charge of their group on 15 points, seven clear of nearest rivals Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria are close to securing their place in the Nations Cup with a 3-1 victory over Nigeri, thanks to strikes from Nwankwo Kanu, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Ismail Taye Taiwo. The Super Eagles lie on top of Group Three with 12 points, five ahead of second-placed Uganda who played one match less.
