Kabananga gives DR Congo opening win over Morocco

Democratic Republic of Congo's Junior Kabananga struck early in the second half to earn a somewhat fortuitous 1-0 win over Morocco in their opening African Nations Cup match on Monday. Injury-hit Morocco had most of the play and struck the post early on but could not find a way past DR Congo goalkeeper Ley Matampi, even after their opponents had substitute Joyce Lomalisa sent off with nine minutes left. DR Congo, champions in 1968 and 1974 but no longer considered among the continent's elite tea