DR Congo & Bongonda pass Egypt in Africa Cup playoffs

Spartak midfielder Theo Bongonda played for DR Congo in Round of 16 match against Egypt at Africa Cup of Nations in Cote-d’Ivoire.

Both regular and extra time ended with 1-1 score, and in the penalty shootout DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7. Bongonda spent full match on the pitch but did not participate in the shootout.

DR Congo will play in Africa Cup quarterfinals first time since 2017, and they will face Guinea, who passed Equatorial Guinea in Round of 16. The fixture will take place on 2 February.

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