In an intense duel to win the bronze medal of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo lost to the formidable Bafana Bafana of South Africa, during the disputed small final on Saturday February 10.
Despite a fierce desire to bounce back following their bitter defeat once morest Ivory Coast in the semi-final, Chancel Mbemba’s men were forced to a draw (0-0) during regulation time, before giving in to penalties. goal with a score of 5 to 6.
However, it was a golden opportunity for the Leopards to win a bronze medal and end the competition on a positive note. But once once more, luck failed them.
Even with a largely reshuffled team, composed of more than 70%, the Congolese showed determination and dominated a large part of the match. Unfortunately, their lack of precision and success in the zone of truth was their Achilles heel, leaving spectators wanting more.
The fateful penalty shootout was cruel for the Leopards, with the failures of Chancel Mbemba and Elia Meschak once morest goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, thus sealing the fate of the match.
Despite this disappointment, the remarkable performance of Sébastien Desabre’s men during this competition should not be minimized. Their presence until the semi-final, in the face of initially moderate expectations, is a testament to their talent and determination.
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2024-02-11 08:46:11
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