2016 African Nations Championship Final

The 2016 African Nations Championship Final was a football match to determine the winners of the CHAN 2016 tournament and took place on 7 February 2016. The match contested by DR Congo and Mali at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. DR Congo won the match 3–0, winning the title for the second time.[1][2] DR Congo became the first nation to win the trophy twice, having won the inaugural CHAN tournament.[3][4][5]

2016 African Nations Championship Final
Event2016 African Nations Championship
DR Congo Mali
3 0
Date7 February 2016
VenueAmahoro Stadium, Kigali
RefereeDaniel Bennett
Attendance25,000+

Background

DR Congo appeared in their 3rd tournament, and their 2nd final. There previous best performance in the tournament was reaching the finals in 2009 and won that tournament. Mail was also making its 3rd appears in the tournament and their best performance in the tournament was in 2014 reaching the quarter-finals. DR Congo beat the host nation Rwanda 1–2 (a.e.t.) in the quarter-finals[6] and beat Guinea 5–4 on Penalties after a 1–1 in regulation time in the semi-finals.[7] Mail beat Tunisia 2–1 in the quarter-finals[8] and beat Ivory Coast 1–0 in the Semi-finals.[9]

Route to the final
Further information: 2016 African Nations Championship § Group stage
DR Congo Round Mali
Opponents Result Group stage Opponents Result
 Ethiopia 3–0 Match 1  Uganda 2–2
 Angola 4–2 Match 2  Zimbabwe 1–0
 Cameroon 1–3 Match 3  Zambia 0–0
Group B winner
Pos Team Pld Pts
1  Cameroon 3 7
2  DR Congo 3 6
3  Angola 3 3
4  Ethiopia 3 1
Source: CAF
 Final standings Group D Runner-up
Pos Team Pld Pts
1  Zambia 3 7
2  Mali 3 5
3  Uganda 3 2
4  Zimbabwe 3 1
Source: CAF
Opponents Result Knockout stage Opponents Result
 Rwanda 1–2 (a.e.t.) Quarter-finals  Tunisia 2–1
 Guinea 1–1 (aet) (5–4 Pen) Semi-finals  Ivory Coast 1–0

Match

Summary

DR Congo enjoyed huge support from the crowd although it was Mali who started with more purpose with Mamadou Coulibaly going close twice with a couple of early shots. But it was an exquisite individual strike from Meschak Elia which broke the deadlock on 29 minutes, to give DR Congo the lead. His long-range, angled shot gave Mali keeper Djigui Diarra no chance, and set Ibenge's side up nicely going into the break. Elia again proved to be too much for Mali in the second half, scoring his second goal on 61 minutes.[1] He dribbled past Diarra, placing the ball into an empty net. That goal sparked mass celebrations in the stands amongst the hoards of DR Congo fans. Mali tried to get back into the match, but failed to make the most of their opportunities. Lassana Samaka missed a good chance for Mali ten minutes later, with the game put beyond doubt when Jonathan Bolingi added a third for DR Congo 18 minutes from time. [10] Meschak Elia was given a standing ovation when he was substituted on 86 minutes, and the crowd sang out coach Florent Ibenge's name. DR Congo’s clean sheet on the night made it the second time they lifted the CHAN trophy without conceding a goal in the final.[2]

Details
DR Congo 3–0 Mali
Meschak  29', 61'
Bolingi  73'		 Report

Notable spectators

Host President Paul Kagame was in attendance.[10]

See also

References
  1. DR Congo 3-0 Mali: Elia inspires Leopards to African Nations Championship glory goal.com
  2. DR Congo Are Two-Time CHAN Champions, Thrash Mali 3-0 In The Final completesportsnigeria.com
  3. CHAN 2016: DR Congo are champions after victory over Mali BBC Sports
  4. Democratic Republic of Congo claim 2016 African Nations Championship rfi.fr
  5. DR Congo win second CHAN title with 3-0 win over Mali France 24
  6. CHAN 2016: DR Congo beat Rwanda 2-1 in extra-time BBC Sports
  7. CHAN 2016: DR Congo into final beating Guinea on penalties BBC Sports
  8. CHAN 2016: Mali fight back to beat Tunisia BBC Sports
  9. Mali Clinch CHAN Final Berth www.soccerladuma.co.za
  10. 2016 African Nations Championship, Final report ESPN
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