DR Congo U17 0–1 Côte d’Ivoire U17: Ivorians Edge Tight CAF U17 Cup of Nations Clash

Côte d’Ivoire U17 ground out a narrow 1–0 victory over DR Congo U17 in Match Round 2 of the CAF Cup of Nations U17, a result that keeps the young Elephants firmly in contention in the group while leaving DR Congo with work to do in their bid to reach the knockout stages.

• DR Congo U17 will play with Cameroon U17. May 19 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.
• Côte dIvoire U17 will play with Uganda U17. May 19 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.

DR Congo U17

Côte dIvoire U17

Substitutions:

DR Congo U17

• S. Mabanza (J. Elika, 23)
• O. Kabundi (G. Mukaz, 74)
• S. Kamonji (J. Kiliba, 78)

Côte dIvoire U17

• A. Nomane (M. Maghlout, 72)
• L. Bazongo (S. Glao, 84)
• H. Yao (H. Kone, 84)
• M. Doumbia (K. Drebo, 90)
• Y. Diabate (A. Doumbia, 90)

Ball possession:

In a cagey encounter that was more about discipline and structure than free-flowing attacking football, a single Côte d’Ivoire goal proved the difference. Both sides largely cancelled each other out in midfield, and clear chances were at a premium throughout the 90 minutes.

Passes:

Despite the low scoreline, the match had significant implications for the group table. Côte d’Ivoire U17’s win gives them crucial momentum in their CAF U17 Cup of Nations campaign, while DR Congo U17 now face a pressure-filled final group fixture as they chase qualification.

Defense:

### Even struggle with little between the sides

Face-to-face:

Although Côte d’Ivoire claimed the points, the contest itself remained finely balanced. Neither team managed to establish genuine dominance in terms of possession, with the official figures reflecting a stalemate:
Ball possession – DR Congo U17: 0; Côte d’Ivoire U17: 0.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• M. Maghlout (Côte dIvoire U17) at 90 minute

Penalties in a match:

• H. Diabate (Côte dIvoire U17) at 90 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• DR Congo U17 – L
• Côte dIvoire U17 –

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• DR Congo U17 will play with Cameroon U17. May 19 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.
• Côte dIvoire U17 will play with Uganda U17. May 19 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.