In a football match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw, concluding the opening round of group games. Zambia took the lead when Kings Kangwa capitalized on a defensive mistake in the 23rd minute, but DR Congo quickly equalized with a goal from Yoane Wissa just four minutes later. Despite DR Congo being awarded a penalty later in the game, the decision was overturned after a video review.
The match saw DR Congo dominating early on, but Zambia managed to score first in humid conditions. The opening goal occurred after DR Congo’s goalkeeper collided with Leicester forward Patson Daka, allowing Kangwa to take advantage of the situation and score. DR Congo applied pressure, with Wissa having a shot cleared off the line by Zambia’s veteran Stoppila Sunzu.
In the second half, DR Congo missed a chance to take the lead when Bakambu shot high over the crossbar. Although they were initially awarded a penalty, it was overturned after a VAR review, ensuring a fair decision. Despite continued pressure from DR Congo, the match ended in a draw.
This result follows Morocco’s impressive 3-0 win over Tanzania in Group F. All four teams in Group F will play their next matches on Sunday, with Morocco facing DR Congo and Zambia playing against Tanzania.
Looking ahead, the next round of group games begins on Thursday, featuring a highly anticipated Group A encounter between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria. In Group B, Egypt and Ghana will both seek their first win when they meet in Abidjan. The football action in the Africa Cup of Nations continues to unfold, promising exciting matches in the coming days.
Source: BVBC.
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