AFCON 2019: Madagascar beat Nigeria 2-0 to qualify to last 16 as group winners

Lalaina Nomenjanahary, who plays for French Ligue 2 side Paris FC, scored just his third international goal

Madagascar produced the shock of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as they beat three-time winners Nigeria 2-0.

The Indian Ocean islanders have been the surprise package on their Afcon debut, claiming four points from their first two games in Egypt.

And Lalaina Nomenjanahary stunned Nigeria by pouncing on a defensive error to claim an early opener.

Carolus Andriamatsinoro’s deflected free-kick then ensured Madagascar went into the last 16 as winners of Group B.

Madagascar are ranked 108th in the world – 63 places below Nigeria, who go through as runners-up having won their first two group games.

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