Madagascar vs Nigeria, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of NationsMadagascar shock Nigeria to win AFCON group
Madagascar pulled off one of the great shocks of the Africa Cup of Nations finals when they upset Nigeria 2-0 on Sunday to finish top of Group B.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 4': Attempt blocked. John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 4': Foul by Anicet Andrianantenaina (Madagascar).
- 4': John Ogu (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 5': Anicet Andrianantenaina (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 8': Foul by Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar).
- 8': Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Attempt missed. Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 10': Foul by Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar).
- 10': John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Jerome Mombris.
- 12': Foul by Peter Etebo (Nigeria).
- 12': Marco Ilaimaharitra (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Jerome Mombris (Madagascar).
- 13': Goal! Madagascar 1, Nigeria 0. Lalaïna Nomenjanahary (Madagascar) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 15': Foul by Ola Aina (Nigeria).
- 15': Lalaïna Nomenjanahary (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar).
- 16': Peter Etebo (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 18': Foul by Jerome Mombris (Madagascar).
- 18': Samuel Kalu (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 19': Attempt missed. Samuel Kalu (Nigeria) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ahmed Musa.
- 21': Foul by Ola Aina (Nigeria).
- 21': Lalaïna Nomenjanahary (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Faneva Ima Andriatsima (Madagascar).
- 22': Peter Etebo (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Attempt missed. Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jerome Mombris following a fast break.
- 24': Anicet Andrianantenaina (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 26': Offside, Madagascar. Ibrahim Amada tries a through ball, but Faneva Ima Andriatsima is caught offside.
- 27': Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria).
- 27': Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria).
- 29': Foul by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 29': Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Lalaïna Nomenjanahary (Madagascar).
- 30': Ola Aina (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Romain Métanire.
- 31': Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Faneva Ima Andriatsima.
- 31': Faneva Ima Andriatsima (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 33': Foul by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 33': Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Corner, Madagascar. Conceded by Ola Aina.
- 37': Foul by Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar).
- 37': Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 38': Hand ball by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 38': Foul by Faneva Ima Andriatsima (Madagascar).
- 38': Samuel Kalu (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Foul by Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria).
- 40': Lalaïna Nomenjanahary (Madagascar) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Foul by Marco Ilaimaharitra (Madagascar).
- 41': Peter Etebo (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt missed. Faneva Ima Andriatsima (Madagascar) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Carolus Andriamahitsinoro.
- 45'+1': Foul by Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar).
- 45'+1': Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Madagascar 1, Nigeria 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Madagascar 1, Nigeria 0.
- 45': Substitution, Nigeria. Wilfred Ndidi replaces John Ogu.
- 52': Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).
- 52': Ibrahim Amada (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Goal! Madagascar 2, Nigeria 0. Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
- 55': Anicet Andrianantenaina (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Foul by Odion Ighalo (Nigeria).
- 56': Foul by Samuel Kalu (Nigeria).
- 56': Jerome Mombris (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Lalaïna Nomenjanahary (Madagascar).
- 56': Ola Aina (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Attempt saved. Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 57': Corner, Madagascar. Conceded by William Troost-Ekong.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Faneva Ima Andriatsima (Madagascar) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carolus Andriamahitsinoro with a cross.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Faneva Ima Andriatsima.
- 58': Attempt saved. Anicet Andrianantenaina (Madagascar) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pascal Razakanantenaina.
- 59': Substitution, Nigeria. Alex Iwobi replaces John Obi Mikel.
- 60': Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Thomas Fontaine.
- 61': Attempt missed. Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 62': Substitution, Madagascar. William Gros replaces Faneva Ima Andriatsima.
- 65': Foul by William Gros (Madagascar).
- 65': Peter Etebo (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Attempt missed. Peter Etebo (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.
- 71': Delay in match because of an injury Pascal Razakanantenaina (Madagascar).
- 73': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Substitution, Nigeria. Moses Simon replaces Samuel Kalu.
- 73': Attempt missed. Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ahmed Musa.
- 73': Substitution, Madagascar. Mamy Gervais Randrianarisoa replaces Pascal Razakanantenaina because of an injury.
- 75': Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Mamy Gervais Randrianarisoa.
- 76': Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).
- 76': Ibrahim Amada (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Peter Etebo (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ola Aina.
- 77': Corner, Madagascar. Conceded by Peter Etebo.
- 80': Foul by Marco Ilaimaharitra (Madagascar).
- 80': Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Marco Ilaimaharitra (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Peter Etebo (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 81': Attempt missed. Peter Etebo (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 82': Foul by Peter Etebo (Nigeria).
- 82': Ibrahim Amada (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Peter Etebo (Nigeria).
- 84': William Gros (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Substitution, Madagascar. Rayan Raveloson replaces Ibrahim Amada.
- 86': Attempt missed. Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ola Aina with a cross.
- 89': Anicet Andrianantenaina (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Ahmed Musa (Nigeria).
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Wilfred Ndidi.
- 90'+3': Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (Madagascar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Alex Iwobi (Nigeria).
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Madagascar 2, Nigeria 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Madagascar 2, Nigeria 0.
Statistics
 NGA |
MAD |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 61.1 | Possession | 38.9 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 462 | Accurate Passes | 267 |
| 541 | Passes | 354 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 26 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 71 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 12 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 8 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 8 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Alexandria Stadium
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Attendance: 9,895
Venue: Alexandria Stadium
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Attendance: 9,895
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Madagascar (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Adrien Melvin (GK) |
| 21 | Thomas Fontaine |
| 5 | Pascal Razakanantenaina |
| 22 | Jerome Mombris |
| 20 | Romain Métanire |
| 13 | Anicet Andrianantenaina |
| 15 | Ibrahim Amada |
| 6 | Marco Ilaimaharitra  |
| 9 | Fanéva Imà Andriatsima |
| 2 | Andria |
| 12 | Lalaïna Nomenjanahary |
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ikechukwu Ezenwa (GK) |
| 6 | Leon Balogun |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 20 | Chidozie Awaziem |
| 10 | John Obi Mikel |
| 8 | Peter Etebo |
| 19 | John Ogu |
| 9 | Odion Ighalo |
| 7 | Ahmed Musa |
| 17 | Samuel Kalu |
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