AFCON 2017 Update: Ivory Coast Held To A 2-2 Draw

 

Reigning African champions Ivory Coast surrendered a two goal lead to draw DR Congo 2-2, but still kept alive their hopes of reaching the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. It was the seventh draw recorded and in the ongoing AFCON tournament, and the reigning champions second at Gabon 2017.

Neeskens Kebano's low drive put DR Congo 1-0 up in the tenth minute but Wilfried Bony making his first start, equalised with a powerful header in the 16th minute. DR Congo regained the lead only two minutes later when an unmarked Junior Kabananga headed in at the far post. 

Ivory Coast skipper Serey Die salvaged a point for the champions from 20-yard when he his shot was deflected in the 67th minute. Salomon Kalou was denied a late winner when he volleyed in superbly, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The result stopped DR Congo from booking their place in the last eight with a game to spare and leaves Group C congested – at least until Friday's late game between Togo and Morocco.