2013 : Nigeria bow out after 2 - 2 draw with South Africa . Controversy over Nigeria 's selection linked to malaria outbreak . Ivory Coast book their place . DR Congo qualify as best third - place team .
2013 Champion Nigeria bow out following 2-2 draw with South Africa . Controversy over Guinea 's participation linked to Ebola outbreak . Ivory Coast book their place . DR Congo qualify as best third-place team .