DR CONGO ADVANCE TO AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS LAST 16 – Tanzania draw 0-0 with the Democratic Republic of Congo
DR Congo reached the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania in Korhogo. The result eliminated the East Africans, who had needed to win to progress themselves.
A point was enough for DR Congo to finish second in Group F behind Morocco, who topped the table thanks to their 1-0 win over Zambia. The prize for the Leopards is a last-16 tie against Egypt, with Morocco taking on South Africa.
The results in Group F were also enough to see tournament hosts Ivory Coast sneak into the second round as the last of four best third-placed teams. The Elephants – who had sacked boss Jean-Louis Gasset earlier on Wednesday after finishing third in Group A – will face defending champions Senegal in the last 16 on Monday.