DR Congo beats Ethiopia in extra time to reach AFCON final
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 19, 1968 (AMP) — Ethiopia 1968 : DR Congo reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the very first time in their history courtesy of a 3-2 extra time victory over Ethiopia (following a 2-2 draw in regulation) on Friday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Ethiopia at the AFCON
- 1 title (1962)
- 6 appearances (first in 1957)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
- Statistics: Champions (1962) Runners-up (1957) Third Place (1959) Fourth Place (1963)
DR Congo at the AFCON
- 2 appearance (1965)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
Ethiopia
2:3
DR Congo
2:3 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (1:2)
- 19 January 1968
- Addis Ababa
AFCON History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.