2015 AFCON: Equatorial Guinea draws 1-1 with Congo in opening match

Bata, Equatorial Guinea (PANA) - Congo held hosts Equatorial Guinea to a 1-1 draw here Saturday in the opening Group A match of the 30th edition of the Orange African Nations Cup (AFCON).

Emilion Nsue Lopez scored in the 16th minute to give the home fans hope that their national team was on its way to a successful campaign.

However, the Congolese left it too late, equalizing when it mattered most in the 85th minute through Thievy Guivane Bifouma Koulossa.

The other Group A will take place later Saturday between Burkina Faso and Gabon.
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