CHAN 2020: Congo, Niger share the spoils

Congo and Niger played an entertaining 1-1 draw in Group B of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) match in Cameroon on Thursday, BSNSports.com.ng reports

The Mena rallied in the second-half to hold the Red Devils who took a first-half lead in the match played at the iconic Japoma Stadium in Douala.

Right-back Prince Mouandza, who plays for Diables Niors, opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a beautiful strike from the edge of the box.

But Niger equalized when substitute Mossi Moussa converted a penalty with 20 minutes remaining after a Congolese defender handled the ball in the box.

The West Africans could have won the match but Adamou Issa and Issa Djibrilla missed good scoring chances late in the game.

The result means two-time winners DR Congo are top of the group with four points while Niger and Libya are tied at second with two points apiece while Congo are bottom of the group with one point.