The Democratic Republic Of Congo are through to the knockout stage of the African Cup Of Nations AFCON after recording a barren draw with fellow East Africa community Member Tanzania in the last match of the group F.

A point was enough for DR Congo to finish second in Group F behind Morocco, who topped the table thanks to their 1-0 win over Zambia.

The results in Group F were also enough to see tournament hosts Ivory Coast sneak into the second round as the last of four best third-placed teams.

Meanwhile, Tanzania go home after collecting just two points and finishing bottom of the group.

They have still never won a Cup of Nations match in nine attempts across three appearances at the finals.

Their campaign in Ivory Coast was disrupted by the sacking of coach Adel Amrouche following their opening 3-0 loss to Morocco.

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That was after he was given an eight-game ban by the Confederation of African Football and fined for comments made about the Moroccans.

DR Congo will now return to the coastal city of San Pedro for a last-16 showdown with Egypt on Sunday.

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