The Leopards of DR Congo moved to the top of Group B courtesy a 2-0 victory over their Libyan counterparts on Monday in Bouake, at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The clash which sums of the opening day matches of the maiden edition of the competition designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues was largely dominated by the Leopards.
The result pushes DR Congo to the summit of the group standings on the maximum point, followed by Ghana and Zimbabwe on one point each with Libya at the bottom pointless.
The Congolese announced their thirst for a win from the onset and the attack marshaled by T.P. Mazembe striker Mputu Mabi kept the Libyan half busier with consistent onslaughts.
Despite dominating possession, it was the Libyans who managed to find the back of the net on 35 minutes through Abdusalem Nader, but it was ruled following an infringement in the build up.
The Leopards resumed the second on the same momentum and the Libyans will soon give-in. Mputu, was a consistent menace to the Libya rear and anytime he had the ball, the latter’s defence was compelled do more to overcome them.
In the 57th minute, Luyeye Mvete came close to breaking the deadlock but his connection from Mabi’s cross from the left missed narrowly.
A minute later, Kaluyituka opened scores by connecting from close range a cross from Mputu again.
The Libyans appeared worn-out following the consistent pressure and often fouled their markers, the penalty area inclusive.
Five minutes past the hour mark, Mputu earned his side a penalty after Libyan defender Younes Shibani had fouled him during one of his raids into their half, and Lofo Bongelli connected for the second goal.
The remainder was a ding dong battle, but the Congolese remained on top failed in their quest to increase their tally.
Congo next play Zimbabwe on Thursday, with Ghana engaging Libya.
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