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Equatorial Guinea star Emilio Nsue scores first 'legal' goal at Africa Cup

  • Emilio Nsue scored his first legal goal at the Africa Cup of Nations after being ineligible for 11 years with Equatorial Guinea.
  • FIFA ruled in 2024 that Nsue was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea and banned him for six months.
  • Nsue scored from a difficult angle in a match against Algeria, reducing the deficit to 3-1.
  • Equatorial Guinea was already assured of finishing last in Group E, making this likely Nsue's last appearance in the tournament.
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Equatorial Guinea star Emilio Nsue scores first 'legal' goal at Africa Cup

Emilio Nsue has scored a contender for goal of the tournament on his first legal start at the Africa Cup of Nations after an 11-year ineligible career with Equatorial Guinea.

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Emilio Nsue scored one of the best goals of the competition in the Equatorial Guinea match

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