
Nairobi - The Democratic Republic of Congo aim to become the first side to lift the African Nations Championship twice when they play Mali in the final in Rwanda on Sunday.
The match brings an intriquing climax to the three-week long tournament organised by the African Football Confederation (CAF) and reserved for players who play their football in national leagues.
The DR Congo won the maiden tournament in the Ivory Coast in 2009 when they defeated Ghana 2-0 in the final, and Florent Ibenge's side has fought hard to get back to the final after being knocked out in the quarters in the last two tournaments in Sudan (2011) and in South Africa in 2014.
They needed extra-time goals to overcome hosts Rwanda in the last eight and dumped out hard-fighting Guinea 5-4 on penalties in the semis.
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Goalkeeper Ley Matampi, who plays for one of the DR Congo's most successful clubs, DR Motema Pembe was the star of the