For the first time in a major competition, Mauritania has not been at all ridiculous. Especially facing a Democratic Republic of Congo winners of the first edition of CHAN. The Mourabitounes lost 1-0 on a penalty.

Concerning number of occasions, Mauritania led the points in the first half including a tumbled of Voulany annihilated by Kimwaki. But Souleymane Diallo, Mauritanian goalie is frightened after the header of Lusadisu hit the post. After the break, the men of Patrice Neveu folded back in the first action. Foul in the area, the Algerian referee Benouza calls for a penalty spot.

Eddy Ngoyi Emomo did not fail to transform it. More experienced, Leopards manage their advance and push Mourabitounes to fouls. Too many fouls as Captain Moussa Bakha will bail a second synonymous yellow card making it red. Nothing will be marked.

Leopards midfielder, Lema Mabidi was named “Man of the Match”. The second meeting of the group opposes Gabon to Burundi.

The compositions

Mauritania: Diallo, Wade, Sy, Fall, Coulibaly, Baghayogho , Samb, Sidi , Gaye, Bessam , Voulany

DR Congo: Kidiaba , Nkulukuta , Kimwaki , Ungenda , Kasusula , Mbidi , Ilongo , Mavuanga , Mubele , Lusadisu , Emomo.