THE Democratic Republic of Congo could take a massive step toward qualifying for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a win over Niger Thursday.
The Leopards displayed resilience by fighting back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Ghana, four-time champions and one of the teams fancied to go all the way to the final in the competition.
After the game, coach Claude Le Roy was congratulated by the president of the France Football Federation for "bringing honour to African football".
However, Anderlecht striker Dieumerci Mbokani warned they have to look ahead now if they wish to go past the first round.
"We have not yet qualified for the next stage of the tournament but the result against Ghana has boosted our confidence," said Mbokani.
They will be up against a determined Niger, who are still seeking their first Africa Cup point, having lost all four matches since their debut at the 2012 tournament in Gabon, where they lost to the tournament co-hosts, Tunisia and Morocco.
Niger coach Gernot Rohr has lauded the fighting spirit of his team.
"We fought hard against Mali, who I believe will go very far in this competition, and we will fight against the Congolese," said Rohr.
"We are very strong defensively, but have struggled offensively."
All-action defender Mohamed Chicoto said they will not surrender as long as they have a chance of making it to the knockout rounds.
"It will be a very difficult game against DR Congo but as long as we have a chance to make it past the first round we will not give up," stressed Chicoto," he said.
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