Benin 0, DR Congo 1

RABAT, Morocco (Interstat) — A first-half strike from Theo Bongonda proved decisive as DR Congo opened its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday at Al Medina Stadium. The match, contested between two sides with starkly different tournament ambitions, largely followed the pregame projections, though the Congolese attack was less prolific than anticipated. Bongonda’s clinical finish in the 16th minute separated the teams on a afternoon where defensive discipline ultimately outweighed offensive flair. The decisive moment came from a swift move down the left flank. Bongonda received the ball just inside the penalty area,… Read more...