Article 72 of CAF’s Africa Cup of Nations regulations clarifies the parameters that will determine who progresses from the group in the event of a tie.

In the event of two or more teams being equal on points at the conclusion of the group stage, the following criteria shall be used to establish the ranking of the teams:

72.1. Greater number of points obtained in the matches between the teams in question (head-to-head)

72.2. The best goal difference in the matches between the teams in question

72.3. Greater number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned

72.4. Goal difference in all group matches

72.5. Greatest number of goals scored in all the group matches

72.6. Fair Play points system taking into account the number of yellow and red cards

72.7. Drawing of lots by Caf Organising Committee