Debutants Madagascar came from a goal down before settling for a 2-2 draw with Guinea in the second match of Group B at the ongoing AFCON championships being held in at the Alexandria Stadium, Egypt.
Sory Kaba had the Syli Nationale in front in the 34 minute, beating Madagascar’s offside trap to send his team into the lead before the end of the first period of the game.
But Madagascar begun the second half with intent and drive, scoring in quick succession two goals in the space of six minutes to turn the game on its head.
Ludergoret's midfielder Anicet Abel grabbed the equalizer and Madagascar's first ever goal at the African Nations Cup with a glancing header in the 49th minute before teammate Carolus Andriamatsinoro following it up with a well taken goal in the 55th minute.
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita started from the bench as head coach Paul Put eased him slowly into the fold following an almost two month injury layoff.
He was introduced in the 62nd minute with Guinea trailing they would rally though and level the scoring in the fourteen minutes later through Bordeaux forward François Kamano who slotted in from the spot after veteran striker Ibrahima Traore was brought down in the box by Madagascar defender.
The draw, which is the first of the tournament, leaves the two nations tied on one point each in Group B with Nigeria leading with three points following their 1-0 win over Burundi in the first group match earlier on Saturday.
Madagascar qualified for this year’s tournament in an unbeaten run in the qualifying round with two games to spare, winning three and drawing one in their first four group games. They are one of three teams to be making their debut at this stage with Burundi and Mauritania the other nations.
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