Led at the start of the match, the Democratic Republic of the Congo managed to reverse the trend to win (1-3) against the Central African Republic, this Monday at the New Suez Stadium, on the second day of group C of the African Cup of U20.
Surprising in the entrance, the Central Africans opened the scoring in the 10th minute thanks to Raphaël Nzabakomada Yakoma, an opportunist after a first parade of the Congolese goalkeeper. But the leopardeaux did not have to react. After several missed occasions, they finally found the flaw in the 42nd minute. Noah Makanza, in ambush, pushed the ball to the bottom of the nets after a missed but poorly cleared penalty.
Upon recovery, the Congolese took advantage. Again, Makanza was decisive, scoring his second goal of the match on a confused action in the area (50th). The DRC sealed its victory in the 59th minute thanks to a head by Samuel Ntanda, well served by Messy Manitu on the right side.
With this victory, the DRC takes the head of group C alone with four points, while waiting for the evening duel between Senegal and Ghana. The leopardeaux will only need a draw against the lion cubs on the last day to validate their place in the quarterfinals. The Central African Republic, for its part, will imperatively have to beat Ghana to hope to qualify.
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