The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined Rwanda to in the quarter-finals of the 2016 African Nations Cup (CHAN) after beating Angola 4-2 at Huye stadium, in the Southern Province.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined Rwanda to in the quarter-finals of the 2016 African Nations Cup (CHAN) after beating Angola 4-2 at Huye stadium, in the Southern Province.
DRC’s Nelson Munganga took just eight minutes to find the back of the net and their lead was doubled ten minutes later by Elia Meschak. Jonathan Bolingi Mpagi made it 3-0 seven minutes before the end of the first half.
After the break, Angola looked hungrier but they wasted a couple of chances before pulling one back in the 76thminute.
Their dream to salvage a draw was, however, cut short when Merveille Bope scored the fourth goal for Congo in the 82nd minute.
Yano scored for Angola in the dying minutes of the game, to make it 2-4 in favour of the Congolese.
The result means DRC remain Group B leaders – with six points after two games – and effectively through to the quarter-finals of the 2016 CHAN edition.
Ethiopia are now playing Cameroon, who are in second position with three points.
If Cameroon win this evening, both Ethiopia and Angola will be the first countries to be eliminated from the biennial tournament.