Harambee Stars have qualified for the CHAN 2024 quarter-final after DR Congo knocked Angola out of the tournament.

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The Leopards won 2-0 thanks to two second-half goals from Jephte Kitambala and Kalou Mokonzi.

Kenya will now wait to learn their quarter-final opponents after their final Group A game against Zambia on Sunday, August 17.

As expected, Angola started by dominating possession, just like they did against Kenya, but this time they failed to score within the first 10 minutes.

They came close to opening the scoring in the 9th minute. A cutback found Deivi Miguel, but his shot was blocked and deflected out for a corner.

They came close to opening the scoring in the 9th minute. A cutback found Deivi Miguel, but his shot was blocked and deflected out for a corner.”

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In the 12th minute, Bernabe Tomas tried a shot from distance, but DR Congo’s Brudel Efonge was equal to the task, making a solid save.

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In the 14th minute, Efonge was called into action once more by Angola. He tipped Joao Chingando’s shot from outside the box over the bar.

DR Congo ventured into Angola’s box and came close to scoring in the 16th minute from a corner.

Angola’s fast start slowed, allowing DR Congo to gain control as halftime approached. The Palancas Negras were forced into last-ditch defending to keep the score level halfway through the entertaining contest.

In the second half, Angola took control early, testing Efonge, who was equal to the task again.

In the 58th minute, Agee Basiala’s set piece was headed in by Jephte Kitambala to give the Leopards the lead.

After falling behind, Angola began to probe, raising several appeals for a penalty, but the referee waved them off. Kaluo Mokonzi doubled DR Congo’s lead with a powerful header from Basiala’s inch-perfect corner.

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The southern African side’s attempt to save their campaign fell short as DR Congo won the tie 2-0.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke