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Afcon 2019: Madagascar looking to surprise DR Congo – Dupuis

Madagascar head coach, Nicolas Dupuis, has charged his troops to spring up another surprise ahead of their first ever Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) knockout round match against DR Congo on Sunday.

The Indian Ocean nation shocked three-time Afcon champions Nigeria in a 2-0 win to finish top of Group B.

The Barea garnered seven points in the group stage, recording wins against Nigeria and fellow tournament first-timers Burundi. They held Guinea to a 2-2 draw in the opener.

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Following their group stage heroics, Madagascar became the first debutant team at Afcon to qualify for the knockout phase since Cape Verde in 2013.