CABINDA, Angola (Reuters) - Mali have lodged an official complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over Monday's 0-0 draw between Angola and Algeria that knocked them out of the African Nations Cup.

"I can tell you Mali have lodged a complaint to CAF regarding the match between Angola and Algeria," Mali official Alassane Souleymane told Reuters on Tuesday.

Mali missed out on a quarter-final place despite beating Malawi 3-1 in their final Group A game on Monday, the goalless draw between hosts Angola and Algeria meaning both those teams qualified.

Angola finished top on five points, one ahead of Algeria and Mali.

Algeria advanced due to a better head-to-head record against Mali although they had a worse goal difference (-2 against +1).

CAF were not available for comment.