AFCON 2017 Qualifiers : Angola and Madagascar both exit Africa Cup of Nations
LUANDA, Sep. 3, 2016 (AMP) — Gabon 2017 (Qualifiers) : Angola tied 1-1 with Madagascar (halftime: 0-1), in a AFCON qualifying game on Saturday afternoon at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda.
The Malagasys started off well by taking the lead thanks to Razakanantenaina in the 17th minute. However, even though they were leading 1-0 at half time, they could not prevent a comeback by Angola with a saving goal from Gelson in the 55th minute.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Angola at the AFCON
- 7 appearances (first in 1996)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1982)
Madagascar at the AFCON
- Never qualified
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Angola
1:1
Madagascar
1:1 (0:1)
- 3 September 2016
- 16:00
- Luanda
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 DR Congo | 12 |
 Central African Republic | 10 |
| Angola | 5 |
| Madagascar | 3 |
AFCON History
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