Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the African Cup of Nations clash between Madagascar and DR Congo! Kick off is in 45 minutes.
TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations / Last 16
Alexandria Stadium / 07.07.2019
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- I. Amada(10')
- F. Andriatsima(78')
- C. Bakambu(22')
- C. Mbemba(90')
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Updated 07/07/2019 at 18:40 GMT
6'
Foul given agaimst Andriatsima after the free kick went through to Matampi.
6'
Now there is a free kick in a good position for Madagascar after Lalaina is fouled. He is over it.
4'
Free kick taken by Congo but they commit a foul so nothing comes of it. Both sides feeling their way in here.
2'
Early corner to Madagascae, taken by Lalaina but cleared. They're on the front foot early on.
1'
Kick off! Congo get us underway.
16:54
Anthems are in progress. Everything is set.
16:51
Nine minutes until kick off. Who is excited?
16:45
With Cameroon and Egypt both out of the tournament, the AFCON is wide open. On paper, Congo, who have won it twice, are stronger, but Madagascar have form on their side. This should be interesting,
16:38
Everything is ready!
16:35
There are two players, one on each side, look for the Golden Boot tonight. Andriamahitsinoro and Bakambu are both on two goals each, just one off the leader. They'll be crucial to both sides' chances.
16:32
Coach Javier Aguirre has since been sacked. Harsh but fair?
16:29
Last night showed why we can't assume anything at the AFCON, as favourites and hosts Egypt were beaten by South Africa. Read our match report here.
16: 24
With a draw and two wins, Madagascar have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament. They cannot be ruled out. Congo have just one win to their name so far, but it was an emphatic 4-0 win over Zimbabwe.
16:21
Plenty of English interest in this one for Congo, with former Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba starting at the back and Middlesbrough's Britt Assombalonga up front. Cedric Bakambu of Beijing Guoan, partners him, and you would think that strikeforce would give them the edge.
16:18
Congo: Matampi, Muzinga, Tisserand, Mbemba, Issama Mpeko, Maghoma, Moke Abro, Mulumbu, Akolo, Bakambu, Assombalonga
16:16
Team news! Madagascar: Melvin, Mombris, Fontaine, Razakanantenaina, Metanire, Amada, Andrianantenaina, Raveloson, Andriamahitsinoro, Andriatsima, Nomenjanahary