Concise News reports that Lalaïna Nomenjanahary gave the island nation the lead in the 13th minute when he capitalised on a misjudgement by defender Leon Balogun.
They took that lead into the break.
The second half resumed and Carolus Andriamatsinoro extended the less-fancied side’s lead in the 53rd minute courtesy of a deflected free kick.
The full-time result means Madagascar go top of Group B with seven points. Nigeria are placed second with six points. The three-time African champions will most probably now meet hosts Egypt – who are expected to top Group A – in the 32nd edition of AFCON.
In the other group game, Guinea also won two nil against Burundi, implying they can still go through as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Madagascar took three points against Nigeria in the final group stage game of Group B, as they booked their first ever last 16 ticket.
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— CAF (@CAF_Online)
Madagascar 2-2 Guinea
Madagascar 1-0 Burundi
Madagascar 2-0 NigeriaAbsolutely fearless in their first major tournament. 👏👏👏 🇲🇬
— bet365 (@bet365)
🏆 Africa Cup of Nations Group B:
History for Madagascar! 👏
They beat the Super Eagles and finish top of the group in their first ever appearance!
🇲🇬 Madagascar 2⃣- 0⃣ Nigeria 🇳🇬
🇧🇮 Burundi 0⃣- 2⃣ Guinea 🇬🇳
— Philip Lawer Alimo (@alimo_philip)
In their first ever tournament, Madagascar have reached the round of 16 🇲🇬
— B/R Football (@brfootball)
This is the first time ever in their country’s history that Madagascar qualifies for the Nations Cup. Or any international tournament at all.
Yet they just beat Nigeria 2-0.
How did Penguins beat Super Eagles?
I’m in tears. Pls someone come and cuddle me and sing me lullabies.
— OurFavOnlineDoctor 💘 🥳 (@DrOlufunmilayo)
