Ghana and Mali were the last teams to qualify for the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals last night, but the continent's top tournament was overshadowed by violence at a club game in Egypt that left at least 73 people dead and a thousand injured.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter called it "a black day for football" after clashes between fans of clubs Al-Ahly and Al-Masry resulted in the worst football violence since 78 fans were killed in a stampede at a 1996 World Cup qualifier between Guatemala and Costa Rica.
In Gabon, Ghana drew 1-1 with Guinea to win Group D and Mali came from behind to beat Botswana 2-1 and advance in second spot.
