AFCON 1998 : DR Congo beats Burkina Faso in shoot out to claim AFCON third place
OUAGADOUGOU, Feb. 27, 1998 (AMP) — Burkina Faso 1998 : DR Congo secured the consolation of third place at the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Burkina Faso 4-1 on penalties (after a 4-4 draw) on Friday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
DR Congo at the AFCON
- 2 titles (1968, 1974)
- 11 appearances (first in 1965)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1974) Fourth Place (1972)
Burkina Faso at the AFCON
- 2 appearance (1996)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1990)
DR Congo
4:4
Burkina Faso
4:1 (penalties), 4:4 (a.e.t.), 4:4 (0:1)
- 27 February 1998
- 16:00
- Ouagadougou
AFCON History
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