Madagascar Stun DR Congo to Reach AFCON Last 8

Debutantes Madagascar defeated DR Congo 4-2 on penalties and book a quarter-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Ibrahim Amada gave Madagascar a shock lead after nine minutes, but Leopards' forward Cedric Bakambu restored parity in the 21st minute.

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Faneva Andriatsima's 70th-minute header put Barea ahead again, before Leopards' left-back Chancel Mbemba equalized for his side in the 90th minute of the game to move into extra time.

Madagascar, ranked 108th in world football, qualified for the knock-out stage after they finished top of Group B in their first-ever appearance at the competition, while Leopards went through this stage as the four best third-placed teams.

The Barea will face either Tunisia or Ghana on Thursday, June 11 at Al-Salam stadium(21:00 CLT).

It is worth mentioning that Black Star will face Eagles of Carthage on Monday in the last game of the last 16.

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