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Burundi has qualified for the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in its history on Saturday with a 1-1 draw at home against Gabon, eliminated.
Cedric Amissi scored in the 76th minute. Burundi, which needed only a draw to qualify, seemed to have sealed its place in Egypt 2019.
A goal against Omar Ngando eight minutes from the end made the match difficult as Gabon were looking for victory.
Despite the return of Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabon failed to defeat Burundi, who sealed the qualification in front of his supporters on a famous day at Bujumbura.
The result means that Burundi finished second in Group C, behind the Malian group, already qualified, with Gabon, host of the 2017 Nations Cup, third.
Burundi – ranked 138th in the FIFA rankings – will join its counterparts from East Africa, Uganda and Kenya in the final phase in 2019 in Egypt.
Tanzania could make it an unforgettable weekend for the region. They are also still vying for a place in Egypt before their derby against Cranes in Uganda in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.
On Friday, Angola sealed its place in the final in Egypt with a 1-0 away win over Botswana in its last Group I match.
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be held for the first time in June and July and will have 24 teams instead of 16.
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