SHAIBU HAZARY
DR Congo continued their perfect run in Group H with a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium that helped them seal their place at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in Morocco.
After a goalless first half, Meschack Elia broke the deadlock in the 87th minute with a composed finish following Nathanaël Mbuku’s assist.
Elia doubled the lead in the 93rd minute, securing all three points for the Leopards, who now sit at the top of the group with 12 points, having won all four of their matches.
The victory means the Leopards have secured their place at the tournament in Morocco as they are guaranteed one of the two slots from the group.
Tanzania remains second with four points but faces a tough challenge to qualify with Guinea and Ethiopia trailing closely behind.