DR Congo Hold Morocco to Earn a Deserved Point

Silas’ clinical second-half strike earned DR Congo a deserved point against Morocco in Group F of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco took an early lead when Achraf Hakimi lost his marker and volleyed the opener from Hakim Ziyech’s corner.

Cedric Bakambu missed a chance to equalise from the penalty spot for DR Congo shortly before half-time.

But the Leopards levelled 1-1 when Silas calmly stroked the ball into the net from Meschack Elia’s cutback.

The Atlas Lions’ superior goal difference – a product of their 3-0 win over Tanzania in their opening match- means a point is likely to be enough for them to reach the round of 16 when they play Zambia in the final round of group-stage games on Wednesday (20:00 GMT).

DR Congo, who drew 1-1 with Zambia on Wednesday, will enter their simultaneous decider against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania targeting a win to guarantee their place in the Round of 16.