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Madagascar coach cherishes 'dream' upset of Nigeria

Madagascar coach Nicolas Dupuis is doused in water after an upset of African giants Nigeria [AFP]

Madagascar coach Nicolas Dupuis hailed his team's shock 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations victory over continental giants Nigeria that secured a place in the knockout rounds as a "dream" for the nation.

Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Charles Andriamatsinoro in Alexandria earned the Indian Ocean islanders a famous victory and saw Madagascar pip three-time winners Nigeria to top spot in Group B.

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