Algeria breeze past Guinea into quarter-finals

Algeria coasted into a quarter-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a 3-0 win over Guinea. Youcef Belaili, Riyad Mahrez and Adam Ounas scored for the Fennecs while Guinea head home.

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Debutants Madagascar see off DR Congo on penalties

Debutants Madagascar’s fairytale at the Africa Cup of Nations continued tonight with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Les Baréa were taken to extra time thanks to a 90th minute equaliser for The Leopards but the Congo failed to hold their never during the shootout.

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South Africa stun hosts Egypt with last 16 win

South Africa knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last 16 stage. Thembinkosi Lorch scored the goal that stunned the Pharos and sent the Bafana Bafana into a quarter-final against Nigeria

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Nigeria knockout holders Cameroon in thrilling encounter

Nigeria and Cameroon played out a thrilling last 16 match with the Super Eagles narrowly edging out the Indomitable Lions 3-2 to book a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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Mané strikes as Senegal see off Uganda

Sadio Mané scored the all important goal as Senegal edged Uganda to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Mané also missed a penalty for The Lions of Teranga but The Cranes were unable to pull level.

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