15/11/2015
World Cup 2018: Bolasie penalty helps DR Congo advance
A penalty from Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie helped the Democratic Republic of Congo edge past Burundi 5-4 on aggregate to reach the group phase of African World Cup qualifying. Earlier on Sunday, Uganda, Zambia and Morocco also advanced to the group phase. They joined Gabon who became the first country to book their place on Saturday. DR Congo hosted Burundi in Kinshasa on Sunday leading 3-2 from the first leg. Jordan N#039;kololo put the home side ahead in the 19th minute to increase DR Congo#039;s overall lead, only for an own-goal from Dieumerci Mbokani nine minutes later to take the score on the...
