Mueez Ajao
– Equatorial Guinea continued their giant-killing run with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Mali after a goalless draw in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in Limbe on Wednesday.
– Equatorial Guinea are the final side to advance to the last eight where they will meet Senegal on Sunday.
– Their 20-year-old goalkeeper Jesus Owono made two saves in the shootout which was concluded after 16 kicks.
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– Mali had been the overwhelming favourites but turned in an underwhelming performance despite dominating possession and creating most of the chances.