DR Congo had not won a match against Egypt since the semi-finals of the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations, when the country, which was then still called Zaire, became the continent’s champion for the second time, and until now, for the last time.
DR Congo took the lead in the 37th minute, after “Brentford” forward Ioana Wisas’ cross ball found its way to Berne “Young Boys” midfielder Meshak Elia, who made no mistake with a shot from close range.
Playing without the injured “Liverpool” leader Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian team soon earned a penalty kick, which was scored by Mostafa Mohamed at the beginning of the compensatory time. This was the fourth goal for the “Nantes” striker in as many final tournament games.
In the continuation, DR Congo attacked more dangerously, however, even the rejection earned by the Egyptian defender Mohamed Hamdi in the seventh minute of extra time did not allow them to break the Egyptian defense.
In the second round of Pendelai, the ball was sent past the goal by Mohamed, who equalized the score, and Artur Masuaku, defender of DR Congo. The ninth round proved decisive, with Egyptian goalkeeper Gabaski hitting the ball over the crossbar, while Lionel Mpasi-Nzau let his teammates and fans cheer.
DR Congo will take on Guinean footballers in their first quarter-final since the 2017 tournament in Gabon on the evening of February 2.
Africa Cup of Nations round of 16
DateTimeGameResult27.01.19.00Angola – Namibia3:0 (2:0)22.00Nigeria – Cameroon2:0 (1:0)29.01.19.00Cape Verde – Mauritania30.01.22.00Morocco – Republic of South Africa29.01.22.00Senegal – Cote d’Ivoire30.01.19.00Mali – Burkina Faso28 .01.19.00 Equatorial Guinea – Guinea 0:1 (0:0) 22.00 Egypt – DR Congo 1:1; 7:8 (11 m ss) (1:1)
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