On Friday, Uganda will play Togo in Group C while the Moroccan ruling champions host Rwanda
Two-time DR Congo needed a late strike by Amadeau Masasi to save a 1-1 draw against Libya in Group B to ensure they continue to lead their pool.
Captain Muetaz Husayn Almahdi won for the foes at the Stade Omnisport de Douala on Thursday night.
DR Congo had won their first game against rival Congo with a solo goal, and another win would have promised them early progress to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The Knights of the Mediterranean, on the other hand, had shared the damage with Niger as they settled to a goalless draw in their opening game of the group played last Sunday.
Libya announced its resolutions as early as the fifth minute. They won a corner and the skipper, who was unmarked, rose at the top to pass the ball to Nathan Thumu unassisted.
Minutes later, Fiston Mayele had a good chance to score on the equalizer when the defender failed to clear a dangerous ball. At the front only goalkeeper Ahmed Azzaqa had the issue but failed to hit the back.
With both teams missing big chances to score another goal, it seemed Libya had done enough to record their first win until the inevitable happened in the fourth minute of the period. in addition.
The Libyans failed to clear the ball from the danger zone and fell to Masasi, who found the 30-yard bullet its way past Azzaqa. As the Leopards celebrated, their opponents were reduced to tears.
In another game played at the same place, Niger decided to draw 1-1 with the Congo.
After losing their first game, the Red Devils were aware that they needed to get a good result from the game to eliminate the tournament every two years.
Despite a low start, they finally settled and were rewarded in the 34th minute when the defender’s shot found Prince Mouandza, from outside the 18-yard area, behind the net.
It turned out that this was the only goal scored in the first half despite the many chances created by both countries.
With 20 minutes to go, defender Dimitri Bissiki handled the ball into the danger zone leaving the referee with no choice but to punish the Mena.
Substitute Mossi Moussa stepped up and turned the kick-spot to make sure the points were shared.
The Leopards lead the group with four points while Libya and Niger are on two points each. The Red Devils are at the bottom with a point.
On Friday, Uganda will face Togo while the Moroccan defensive champions host Rwanda.