Madagascar were trying to become the first newcomers since South Africa in 1996 to reach the semi-finals
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The win sets Algeria up for a semi-final showdown with Nigeria
Three-time AFCON champions, Nigeria will clash against Algeria or Ivory Coast for a spot in the July 19 final
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina chartered a 480-seater plane to take fans to Alexandria for the DR Congo tie
Thembinkosi Lorch scored on 85 minutes to give South Africa a stunning 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations hosts, Egypt
The great rivals have met six times in the biennial tournament, including three finals that Cameroon won, one after a penalty shootout.
Senegalese Mane and Ugandan Onyango were included in the 2018 African team of the year chosen by a Confederation of African Football (CAF) panel.
Cameroon will meet Nigeria in a clash of continental giants in the last 16
Excitement has been building in the country as the team emerged on top of group B after beating three-time tournament winners Nigeria 2-0
The qualification of Senegal raised to 12 the number of teams who have secured places in the second round