A brace by Mechak Elia and another goal from Jonathan Bolingi was enough to crown the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) champions of the 2016 Orange African Nations Championship that has been taking place in Rwanda.
A brace by Mechak Elia and another goal from Jonathan Bolingi was enough to crown the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) champions of the 2016 Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) that has been taking place in Rwanda.
FULLTIME!!!DRC win the 2016 Orange African Nations Championship after a 3-0 win over Mali here at Amahoro stadium in Kigali
87min: With only five minutes of normal time left here at Amahoro Stadium, it looks like DRC are the Champions of the 2016 Orange Africa Nations Championship. DRC 3-0 Mali
73min: Jonathan Bolingi gets the third goal for DRC. It's now DRC 3-0 Mali
If it stays like this, DRC will be the first country to lift the CHAN trophy twice. DR Congo won the maiden tournament in Côte d'Ivoire in 2009 when they defeated Ghana 2-0 in the final
61min: GOOOOAAAAL: DRC get their second goal, scored by Meschak Elia, his second of the day. DRC 2-0 Mali
50min: First substitution of the match goes to Mali as Mamadou Doumba comes off
47min: Second half gets underway here at Amahoro stadium. Still DRC1-0 Mali
The players return from the dressing room. Second half will be underway soon. DRC 1-0 Mali
HALF TIME here at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali where the CHAN2016 final is taking place. DRC 1-0 Mali
45' Mali's Samake Issake gives away a free kick in a dangerous position, get a yellow card but Elia Meschack's shot is blocked by the wall.
36' Mali almost level the scores but DRC's goalkeeper, Matampi, saves the day. DRC 1-0 Mali
30' GOOOOOAAAALLL: DRC's Meschack Elia sends in a screamer and it finds the back of the net
14' Despite heavy rain here at Amahoro stadium, DRC and Mali are playing terrific football and the fans are cheering on. Its still DRC 0-0 Mali
9' Mali get their first chance on goal but unfortunately goes over the bar
4' Mesach Elia comes close but his efforts comes off the woodwork
1' And it’s on, the final game of the 2016 Orange Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off here at Amahoro stadium . #DRCongo vs #Mali.
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