Madagascar players celebrate a goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations football match between Madagascar and Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium.
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But whatever place they occupy in the final standings will almost certainly take them through as group winners and runners-up and the best four of the six third-place teams progress. Saudi Arabia-based attacker Charles Andriamahitsinoro, who stood out on the pitch because of his height and dyed blond hair, starred for Madagascar in the first half.
Midway through the opening half, Andriamahitsinoro burst down the middle between two defenders, but a poor first touch robbed him of a scoring chance. Adrien foiled Sadio Berahino, who plays for English second tier club Stoke City, as Burundi continued to create chances.
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