Inaugural CHAN winners DR Congo return to the tournament for a third successive time.
However, DR Congo’s passage to the 2014 final was not as rosy as in the last two editions.
DR Congo qualification was secured in a losers third round play-off against Cameroon whom they beat 1-0 away before drawing 1-1 at home in Lubumbashi.
The teams’ core consists of players from perennial CAF club competition campaigners TP Mazembe who also consistently formed DR Congo’s composition in last two editions of the tournament.
Meanwhile, DR Congo head to South Africa with some interesting milestones awaiting them.
They are the only team heading to the January tournament to have never failed to advance from the group stage.
Secondly, Mazembe goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba is expected to set a new CHAN record for the most tournament appearances clocked by a player.
Furthermore, coach Santos Mutubile too is set for a CHAN milestone when he returns for third successive final on the bench.
Tournament Review:
2009 champions DR Congo blew hot and cold throughout their 2014 CHAN campaign that began with stuttering 1-0 win over debutants Mauritania.
Their lackluster form was punished by Gabon who beat them by the same margin in their penultimate group game as they stared the prospect of a first-ever preliminary round elimination from the competition.
But DR Congo defied the odds in their last group game to sneak into the last eight in some style after rallying from 1-0 down to beat Burundi 3-2.
However, that convincing performance proved to be another flash in the pan as Makusu Mundele who had scored a brace against Burundi failed to spark in the quarterfinals against a well-organized Ghana who silenced The Leopards 1-0 from the penalty spot to see them exit at the last eight for a second successive CHAN tournament.
Ibrahim Samuel Amada of Madagascar challenged by Wilfred Moke of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Razakanantenaina Pascal of Madagascar challenged by Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ibrahim Samuel Amada of Madagascar challenged by Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Charles Carolus Andrea of Madagascar challenged by Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Wilfred Moke of DR Congo challenged by Ibrahim Samuel Amada of Madagascar during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Lalaina Henintsoa Enjanahary of Madagascar challenged by Muzinga Ngoda of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Lalaina Henintsoa Enjanahary of Madagascar challenged by Jacques Maghoma of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Jacques Maghoma of DR Congo challenged by Rayan Raveloson of Madagascar during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Anicet Andrianantenaina of Madagascar challenged by Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Jacques Maghoma of DR Congo challenged by Anicet Andrianantenaina of Madagascar during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Marcel Tisserand of DR Congo fouled by Lalaina Henintsoa Enjanahary of Madagascar during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar celebrates after Ibrahim Samuel Amada of Madagascar scores a goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Anicet Andrianantenaina of Madagascar challenged by Chadrack Akolo and Britt Assombalonga of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
CAF President Ahmad with Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo players warming up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo players warming up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrival during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrival during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrival during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo change room during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo change room during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DR Congo change room during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
CAF branding during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 07 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Florent Ibenge, head coach of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations DR Congo Press Conference at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 05 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations DR Congo Press Conference at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 05 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations DR Congo Press Conference at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 05 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations DR Congo Press Conference at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 05 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Florent Ibenge, head coach of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations DR Congo Press Conference at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 05 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo receives the Total Man of the Match award after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
DR Congo team picture (back row l-r) Cedric Bakambu, Marcel Tisserand, Wilfred Moke, Matampi Ngumbi Ley, Chancel Mangulu Mbemba, Jonathan Bolingi (front row l-r) Jacques Maghoma, Mulumbu Yousuf, Chadrack Akolo, Muzinga Ngoda, Djos Issama during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Knowledge Musona of Zimbabwe and Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo line up with match officials before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo celebrates his goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Danny Phiri, Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat of Zimbabwe warm up before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Ovidy Karuru of Zimbabwe is fouled by Jonathan Bolingi of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Khama Billiat of Zimbabwe takes on Djos Issama of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
DR Congo players warm up before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Jonathan Bolingi of DR Congo is fouled by Danny Phiri of Zimbabwe during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Muzinga Ngoda and Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo celebrate a goal scored by Jonathan Bolingi of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Mulumbu Yousuf of DR Congo takes on Ovidy Karuru of Zimbabwe during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Zimbabwe team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Zimbabwe team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Zimbabwe team arrivals before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view inside the DR Congo dressing room before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view inside the DR Congo dressing room before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view inside the DR Congo dressing room before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Genera view of 30 June Stadium during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view outside 30 June Stadium before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view of groundsman marking the pitch before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view of groundsman marking the pitch before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view of 30 June Stadium the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view outside 30 June Stadium before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view of 30 June Stadium the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view of groundsman marking the pitch before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view outside 30 June Stadium before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
General view of 30 June Stadium the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals game between Zimbabwe and DR Congo at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 30 June 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Jacques Maghoma of DR Congo challenged by Mahmoud Alaa of Egypt during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Tresor Mputu of DR Congo challenged by Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mohamed El Shenawy of Egypt challenged by Jonathan Bolingi of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Merveille Bokadi Bope of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo challenged by Ayman Ashram of Egypt during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo Team picture during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Jacques Maghoma of DR Congo challenged by Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Abdallah El Said of Egypt challenged by Wilfred Moke of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Match officials warm up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between Egypt and DR Congo at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Dr Congo with South African fans during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo with South African fans during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo with South African fans during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo with South African fans during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo with South African fans during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Jonathan Bolingi of DR Congo warm up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Egypt and Dr Congo at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 26 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo players during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo training at Arab Contractors Annex, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mulumbu Yousuf and Cedric Bakambu of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo training at Arab Contractors Annex, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Dr Congo players during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo training at Arab Contractors Annex, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Elia Meschack, Matampi Ngumbi Ley and Merveille Bokadi Bope of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo training at Arab Contractors Annex, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Jonathan Bolingi of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo training at Arab Contractors Annex, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Florent Ibenge, coach of Dr Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Youssouf Mulumbu of Dr Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Youssouf Mulumbu of Dr Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Florent Ibenge, coach of Dr Congo and Youssouf Mulumbu of Dr Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Florent Ibenge, coach of Dr Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Dr Congo press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 25 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Elia Meschack of DR Congo shoots at goal, challenged by Bevis Mugabi of Uganda during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Chancel Mangulu Mbemba of DR Congo challenged by Faruku Miya of Uganda during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Yannik Bolasie of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Christian Luyindama of DR Congo challenged by Faruku Miya of Uganda during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Team take water break during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Abdu Lumala of Uganda challenged by Arthur Masuaku of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Djos Issama of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Faruku Miya of Uganda during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Patrick Kaddu of Uganda celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Patrick Kaddu of Uganda scores goal, challenged by Oarfait Mandanda of DR Congo during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrival during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©BackpagePix
Uganda team arrival during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©BackpagePix
DR Congo team arrival, Tresor Mputu (c) during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©BackpagePix
DR Congo changeroom during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between DR Congo and Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 22 June 2019 ©BackpagePix
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