Round 2 of AFCON 2023 Group F delivered fireworks as DR Congo held tournament favourites Morocco to a thrilling 1-1 draw.
Morocco held by the DR Congo:
Pre-tournament favourites Morocco faced a spirited challenge from the DR Congo in Group F, Footballrover reports.
Achraf Hakimi’s early 6th-minute strike, expertly assisted by Hakim Ziyech, seemed to put the Atlas Lions on cruise control.
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An early Morocco lead is matched by a late DR Congo equalizer as both teams share the points. ????#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #MARRDC pic.twitter.com/V21J632TdY
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 21, 2024
However, Silas Katompa Mvumpa’s 76th-minute equaliser, courtesy of Meschack Elias’ assist, stunned the Moroccan defence, forcing a 1-1 draw.
Despite the setback, Morocco maintains the Group F lead with 4 points, while DR Congo sits 2nd with 2 points.
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Great result for DR Congo who lost 5-2 to Morocco on aggregate in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/edurlFPFKs
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) January 21, 2024
The group promises further fireworks, with Zambia vs. Tanzania in the remaining fixture.
Mali and Tunisia Share Spoils:
A heavyweight tussle in Group E saw Mali and Tunisia engage in a tactical battle that ended 1-1.
Mali drew first blood with Lassine Sinayoko’s 10th-minute opener, but Hamza Rafia’s quick response in the 20th minute brought Tunisia level.
The draw leaves Tunisia clinging to a single point after two matches, their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
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The points are shared in Korhogo. #afconwithmicky #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/Dyhbrm8uSE
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) January 20, 2024
Mali, however, comfortably led the group with 4 points, followed by Namibia (3 points) and a winless South Africa.
Beyond the headlines:
The draws have opened up the race for qualification in both groups, with every team still in contention.
Individual brilliance shone through, with Hakimi, Ziyech, Mvumpa, and Rafia showcasing their attacking prowess.
Defensive discipline remains crucial, as evidenced by the late equalizers in both matches.
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