Debutants The Gambia booked their place in the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations as Musa Barrow’s goal gave them a famous 1-0 victory over Guinea. Bologna forward Barrow collected a pass and slotted past Aly Keita from the centre of the box in the 71st minute.
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Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef Msakni beat Super Eagles keeper Maduka Okoye with a long-range effort two minutes into the second half.
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Burkina Faso beat 10-man Gabon on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following a 1-1 draw. Ismahila Ouedraogo netted to give the Stallions a 7-6 win in the shoot-out.
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Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal of the game as the Ivory Coast saw off Mali to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Les Éléphants will face Algeria for a spot in the semi-finals.
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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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