(CNN) -- Javier-Angel Balboa scored a dramatic late goal for Equatorial Guinea on Saturday as they beat Libya 1-0 in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations. The former Real Madrid striker struck three minutes from the end, latching onto to Daniel Ekedo's pass before firing past Libya's goalkeeper Samir Aboud. The co-hosts (with neighboring Gabon) had the ball in the back of the Libyan net in the first half, but Ivan Bolado's 16th minute effort was adjudged offside by the referee. Libya had chances to equalize, perhaps the best falling to Jamal Mohamed whose shot was parried away by Danilo.
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Equatorial Guinea beat Libya 1-0 in opening match of 2012 Africa Cup of Nations
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Javier-Angel Balboa scores in 87th minute to earn team $1 million bonus
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Zambia defeat Senegal 2-1 to top Group A after opening round of matches
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