Tunisia had to settle for a point in their opener.
Thievy Bifouma scored late on for Congo to deny hosts Equatorial Guinea victory in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations at a packed Bata Stadium.
Gabon began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a win over 2013 runners-up Burkina Faso to go top of Group A
Equatorial Guinea will kick-off the Africa Cup of Nations in two days.
Host: Equatorial Guinea
Dates: 17 January - 08 February 2015
Freebies & big names
Host: Equatorial Guinea
Dates: 17 January - 08 February
Nigeria international Ighodaro Osaguona has joined Moroccan side Raja Casablanca from Enugu Rangers on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
Swansea City have criticised the Ivory Coast Football Federation for saying striker Wilfried Bony had completed his £28m transfer to Manchester City.
Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi's disappointing spell at Anfield is over after he joined Al Ahli Club in Dubai.
Wilfried Bony - Swansea agree £28m deal with Man City
Round of 32
Match 76
Day 19
Brazil vs Japan 2:1
Goals Brazil
Casemiro (56')
Gabriel Martinelli (90'+5)
Goal Japan
K. Sano (29')
Brazil
Japan