Ethiopia secured a surprise 1-0 away win over Madagascar in Group B of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday.

The win puts them level on three points with Nigeria and Guinea who play later on Sunday in Conakry.

Ethiopia lost their opening game at home when they were beaten 4-1 by Addis Ababa last month.

The win revives Ethiopia’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament to be held in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Nigeria will host Ethiopia in Abuja in their next game in March next year while Guinea will travel to face Madagascar.