{"id":5292,"date":"2025-08-06T10:16:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=5292"},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:16:07","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%86-chan-2025-congo-vs-sudan-ends-1-1-in-late-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/%f0%9f%8f%86-chan-2025-congo-vs-sudan-ends-1-1-in-late-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfc6 CHAN 2025: Congo vs Sudan Ends 1-1 in Late Drama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a gripping African Nations Championship showdown, Congo and Sudan played out a 1-1 draw<\/strong> that had everything \u2013 early goals, tactical substitutions, a dramatic injury, and a last-minute disallowed goal<\/strong> due to handball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was more than just a football match \u2013 it was a rollercoaster of emotions, especially for fans across East and Central Africa who follow CHAN closely. While Sudan struck first, Congo mounted a fierce comeback in the second half, keeping their qualification hopes alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26bd First Half Recap: Sudan Strikes First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match kicked off with both teams probing for weaknesses. Sudan drew first blood in the 29th minute<\/strong>, thanks to a composed finish by Musa H.<\/strong>, exploiting a defensive lapse from Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congo attempted to respond but couldn\u2019t find the equalizer before the break. However, tensions rose in added time when Andzouono E.<\/strong> received a booking in the 45+2\u2019 minute<\/strong>, signaling Congo\u2019s growing frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udfe1 Halftime: Congo 0 – 1 Sudan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd01 Second Half: Congo’s Comeback and Late Drama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Congo came out with renewed energy, making critical tactical changes in the 60th minute<\/strong>, introducing Mavoungou G.<\/strong> and Nkaya W.<\/strong> \u2013 a move that immediately paid off. Just seconds later, Mavoungou\u2019s presence disrupted Sudan\u2019s defense<\/strong>, allowing Landou E.<\/strong> to strike home in the 86th minute<\/strong>, levelling the game 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final minutes were chaotic. In stoppage time<\/strong>, Sudan\u2019s Musa H.<\/strong> was injured and had to be replaced, and Congo thought they had snatched a win. Mankou Nguembete J. E.<\/strong> found the net in the 90+8\u2019 minute<\/strong>, but the goal was disallowed for handball<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274c Heartbreak for Congo as VAR-style review ruled out the winner.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Match Stats Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n