Title: “The perseverance pays off for the Leopards ladies against the Amazons of Benin: deserved qualification for the next women’s CAN”
Introduction :
In a return match rich in emotion, the Leopards ladies of the Democratic Republic of Congo managed to tame the Amazons of Benin with a score of 2-1. Thanks to their perseverance and determination, they qualified for the next African Women’s Cup of Nations. A look back at this captivating match where the DRC was able to turn the situation around to secure its ticket for the next round.
The game :
From the first minutes of the match, the Beninese opened the scoring, thus putting pressure on the Leopards ladies. Forced to obtain a positive result at home, they were able to react and equalize thanks to Merveille Kanjinga at the half-hour mark. However, they did not stop there and managed to take the advantage just a few minutes later, thanks to a goal from Naomie Kaba-Kaba.
In the second half, despite attempts by both teams to change the score, no further achievements were recorded. The Leopards ladies were able to preserve their advantage until the final whistle, thus sealing their qualification with a cumulative score of 4-2.
A deserved qualification:
This victory for the Ladies Leopards demonstrates their determination and their desire to proudly represent their country. Despite a difficult start and a goal conceded quickly, they were able to pull themselves together and take control of the match. Their solidarity and team spirit were decisive in this victory which propelled them towards the next round of the playoffs.
Outlook for the future:
By qualifying for the next round, the Leopards ladies will now have the challenge of facing Equatorial Guinea. This meeting promises to be difficult but the Congolese women can approach this stage with confidence, strong from their success against the Amazons of Benin. They will have to continue to work hard and show the same commitment to hope to secure their place for the African Women’s Cup of Nations.
Conclusion :
The victory of the Leopard Ladies against the Amazons of Benin is a fine example of perseverance and surpassing oneself. Thanks to their determination, they managed to turn the situation around and qualify for the next stage of the playoffs. We wish them good luck for the rest of the competition and hope to see them proudly represent the DRC at the next African Women’s Cup of Nations.