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AFCON 2019: Debutants Madagascar hold Guinea

Guinea's Ibrahima Traore in action with Madagascar's Romain Metanire in an Africa Cup of Nations match in Alexandria Stadium, Egypt on June 22, 2019. [Reuters]

Rank outsiders Madagascar drew 2-2 with Guinea in their first-ever match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after taking a shock second-half lead in the second surprise of the day at the tournament.

Guinea took a first-half lead with a superbly-taken goal by Sory Kaba in the 34th minute of the Group B game.

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