Madagasacar Marco Ilaimaharitra’s spectacular free-kick that sunk Burundi and Olunga second goal for Kenya
Liverpool danger man, Sadio Mane’s last act, a header that would have cancelled out Algeria’s 1-0 lead before the game ended was the last hope of Senegal to berth a place in the round of 16.
The other chance, which would have saved the day through a VAR assisted penalty when Mane was sandwiched by Adlene Guedioura and Ramy Bensebaini with 20 minutes to go, failed as VAR is reserved for the next round in the game.
In Group C’s other game, Kenya came from behind to beat Tanzania 3-2.
Michael Olunga scored twice as Kenya came from behind to beat Tanzania 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations thriller.
In the thrilling encounter between Madagascar and Burundi, Marco Ilaimaharitra’s spectacular free-kick gave Madagascar their first Africa Cup of Nations win by beating Burundi.
The former France youth international smashed his effort into the top corner after 76 minutes to maintain his side’s unbeaten record.
Madagascar who are second in the group with four points after this victory and a draw against Guinea will face Nigeria, who are top with six points, in the final group game on Sunday.
