DR Congo minutes ago romped to an emphatic 3-0 victory against Mali in the final of the 2016 African National Championship (CHAN) at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. The dominant Congolese deservedly lifted the trophy courtesy of a brace from the excellent Mechak Elia and a fine strike by Jonathan Bolingi.
The goals started coming from 29 minutes when Mechak Elia picked up a long ball down the left, cut inside and fired a rocket past Djigui Diarra from a tight angle.
The Leopards stretched the lead in the 62nd minute when Mechak Elia produced another fantastic goal after picking up a through ball, rounding the goalkeeper before slotting into an empty net.
Jonathan Boling completed the rout in the 73rd minute with a low, rifled shot from the edge of the box.
Ivory Coast won the bronze after beating Guinea 2-0 in the third-place match that preceded the final.
•Sourced from Daily Sports (DailySportsng.com). Photo courtesy of Gavin Barker/BackpagePix shows Meschack Elia of DR Congo celebrating one of his two goals during this evening’s victory over Mali at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.
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