DR. Congo qualify for the final of the 2016 African Nations Championship, beating Guinea 5-4 on penalties. The Wednesday semi-final ended the 90minutes in a goalless draw at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
DR. Congo’s Jonathan Bolingi put the Leopards in the lead with a diving header during the first half the extra time before Ibrahima Sory Sankhon equalized to send the match into penalties.
CHAN 2016: DR Congo vs Guinea Full Time (1-1) Penalty shootouts (5-4)
In the shootout, Mechak Elia scored the winning penalty for the Leopards to secure a place in Sunday’s final
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Starting XI
Guinea starting lineup: Keita GK (C), Sory, Alseny, Youla, Camara, Thiam, Mouste, Soumah, Sankhon, Diawara, Camara
DR Congo starting lineup: Matampi GK, Lomalisa, Bompunga, Kimwaki (C), Bangala, Munganga, Bope, Elia, Gikanji, Ngudikama, Bolingi
DR Congo starting lineup: Matampi GK, Lomalisa, Bompunga, Kimwaki (C), Bangala, Munganga, Bope, Elia, Gikanji, Ngudikama, Bolingi