Guinea through to quarter-finals of Africa Cup of Nations after a nail-biting 1-0 win against Equatorial Guinea; Mohamed Bayo scores a dramatic winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time. The game was heading for extra-time when Ibrahim Diakite crossed for Bayo to finally break the deadlock with a header inside the near post. It was effectively the last play of the game and left Guinea’s exhausted opponents slumped on the field. (Photo: Mohamed Bayo).

A majority of the 36,340 fans in attendance celebrated, mindful of Equatorial Guinea’s 4-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast in the previous match, a result that almost knocked the hosts out. Equatorial Guinea defender Federico Bikoro was shown a straight red card in the 55th minute for kicking Bayo while attempting a clearance.

They looked set to take the game into extra-time after Guinea striker and tournament top scorer Emilio Nsue missed a penalty in the 69th minute when his spot-kick struck the right post. Guinea will next face DR Congo or seven-time champions Egypt, who play their round-of-16 game later on Sunday in San Pedro. Both teams are looking for their first win after drawing all their group games.

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