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Tanzania 0-0 DR Congo: DR Congo progress but Tanzania bow out of AFCON

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DR Congo reached the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania in Korhogo.

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The result eliminated the East Africans, who had needed to win to progress themselves.

A point was enough for DR Congo to finish second in Group F behind Morocco, who topped the table thanks to their 1-0 win over Zambia.

The prize for the Leopards is a last-16 tie against Egypt, with Morocco taking on South Africa.

The results in Group F were also enough to see tournament hosts Ivory Coast sneak into the second round as the last of four best third-placed teams.

Line-ups

Tanzania XI: Ally Samatta, Simon Msuva, Aishi Salum Manula, Himid Mao Mkami, Feisal Salum, Haji Mnoga, Mohamed Hussein, Novatus Miroshi, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad

Subs: Mudathir Yahya, Mzamiru Yassin, Dickson Job, Charles M'Mombwa, Tarryn Allarakhia, Mo Sagaf, Denis Kibu, Morice Abraham, Abdi Banda, Ben Starkie, Kwesi Kawawa, Abdulmalik Zakaria

Democratic Republic of the Congo XI: Kakuta, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Mbemba, Masuaku, Dylan Batubinsika, Yoane Wissa, Gédéon Kalulu, Moutoussamy, Charles Pickel, Silas Mvumpa, F. Kalala

Subs: Bakambu, Nuke Mfulu, Théo Bongonda, Kayembe, Aaron Tshibola, Simon Banza, Dimitry Bertaud, Grady Diangana, Meschack Elia, Brian Bayeye, Henoc Inonga, Baggio Siadi