The DRC Leopards created a surprise during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) by eliminating Egypt in the quarter-finals. In a contested and intense match, the Congolese managed to qualify thanks to a tight penalty shootout.
The match took place at the Laurent Pokou stadium in San Pedro, Ivory Coast. From the 37th minute of play, Yoane Wissa opened the scoring for the DRC, giving his team the advantage. However, the Egyptians managed to equalize in the 46th minute thanks to a penalty converted by Moustapha Mohamed.
The score remained unchanged until the final whistle, forcing the two teams to decide on penalties. The Leopards ultimately won the session 8-7, thus qualifying for the quarter-finals.
This victory is historic for the DRC, which had not reached this stage of the competition for 7 years. The Congolese players showed their determination and talent in this match, and now hope to relive the feat of 1974, where they beat Egypt in the semi-final before winning the Africa Cup of Nations against Zambia .
Leopards supporters in Kinshasa are delighted and hope to see their team go even further in the competition. This performance demonstrates not only the quality of Congolese football, but also the determination and potential of the players.
The Leopards’ next challenge will be the national Syli of Guinea in the quarter-finals of CAN 2023. The Congolese will once again have to show tenacity to reach the semi-finals and get closer to their dream of winning the trophy.
The DRC is proud of its players and encourages them to continue this momentum. The Leopards’ journey in this competition is a true example of courage and perseverance, and Congolese supporters are behind their team every step of the way.
The African Cup of Nations continues to provide us with suspense and emotion, and the DRC Leopards have proven that they are ready to fight for victories. Join us in the coming days to follow the exploits of this talented team in the most prestigious competition on the African continent.