Instead, analysts believe that Verizon (nyse: VZ - news - people )--thought to be the only bidder besides Google that is both rich and motivated enough--is poised to win the coveted C block of spectrum that Google was eyeing.

FORBES: Google Likely Out, And Happy

Elsewhere in the African qualifying zone Egypt recorded a 1-0 win over Zambia in their Group C clash in Konkola to potentially set up a deciding match with Algeria in Cairo next month.

CNN: Drogba helps Ivory Coast qualify

Rangers however may have to win both of their remaining Group C matches in order to qualify for the knock-out stages.

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