On the final day of the group stage of CHAN 2014 (African Nations Championship), Gabon and DR Congo secured their places in the quarter-finals. The crucial matches in Pool D saw DR Congo defeat Burundi 2-1, ensuring their qualification. Despite being in the lead before the last day, Burundi’s defeat meant they failed to advance.
DR Congo’s coach, Mutumbile Santos, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and highlighted the potential of young players in the squad. The coach mentioned the positive contribution of the 22-year-old striker Mukasu Mundele, who scored both goals in the crucial match against Burundi. Santos sees this as a step towards building a new generation of players for DR Congo’s national team.
