Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo contested the first quarterfinal of AFCON 2015 in Bata on 31st January, 2015. The game that was tied 0-0 at half time, went to produce six goals in the second half, with DR Congo booking their spot in the semifinals after trailing 2-0, with less than half an hour to go.
Dieumerci Mbokani scored twice for DR Congo, with Jeremy Bokila and Joel Kimwaki also netting for Ikwanga-Ibenge’s side. Fode Dore and Thievy Bafouma netted for Congo