DR Congo claimed third place at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Equatorial Guinea 4–2 on penalties after a 0–0 draw in regulation time.
🏆 Match Highlights:
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Final score:
🟨 DR Congo 0–0 Equatorial Guinea (4–2 on penalties) -
Hero of the day:
🇨🇩 Robert Kidiaba — in his final international match — made two crucial saves during the shootout, securing the victory for the Leopards. -
Notable performances:
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Mabwati and Bolasie brought pace and danger to DR Congo’s attack.
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Mbokani, despite his injury, came on late but had little impact.
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Equatorial Guinea, led by Javier Balboa and Emilio Nsue, were more dangerous on set-pieces but lacked real penetration.
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📊 Historical Note:
This is DR Congo’s second third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations. The first was in 1998 in Burkina Faso. Meanwhile, host nation Equatorial Guinea finishes in a respectable fourth place, after a remarkable tournament run.
🎉 Farewell to a Legend:
This match also marks the end of an era as Robert Kidiaba bows out of international football, remembered not just for his saves but for his iconic “Kidiabuké” butt-bounce celebration — a true African football icon.
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