Javier Balboa was the hero for hosts Equatorial Guinea in a controversial game as they moved into the semifinals of the 2015 African Cup of Nations after a 2-1 win over Tunisia. Akaichi’s goal seemed to have done enough for Tunisia to win, but Balboa scored from the penalty spot deep into second half injury time- a very dubious looking decision from the referee in the first place, and then scored a free kick in the 115th minute to send Eq.Guinea through
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Congo vs DR Congo 2-4 Highlights AFCON 2015 Mbokani Bifouma Goals Video
Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo contested the first quarterfinal of AFCON 2015 in Bata on 31st January, 2015. The game that was tied 0-0 at half time, went to produce six goals in the second half, with DR Congo booking their spot in the semifinals after trailing 2-0, with less than half an hour to go.
Dieumerci Mbokani scored twice for DR Congo, with Jeremy Bokila and Joel Kimwaki also netting for Ikwanga-Ibenge’s side. Fode Dore and Thievy Bafouma netted for Congo
Draw of lots at Africa Cup of Nations 2015- Guinea in, Mali out- List of Quarterfinalists
Guinea and Mali drew in their last game (Group D) at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 1-1 scoreline meant that both teams had identical points (3), identical goals scored (3), identical goals conceded (3) and an identical goal difference (0) at the end of the group stages.
As per AFCON rules, a draw of lots (Yes, a DRAW OF LOTS!), was conducted at the Hilton Hotel in Malabo to decide which team advanced to the quarterfinals. The last time a draw of lots was needed at AFCON was in 1988
Guinea won the draw of lots, and Mali were therefore sent home. Guinea qualifed as runners up in Group D behind Ivory Coast, and will play Group C winners Ghana in the quarterfinals.
Here are the quarterfinals to be played at AFCON 2015