It was an emotional exit for Congo Brazzaville after squandering a two goals cushion. Congo were almost assured of a spot in quarterfinals until a late equalizer by Libyan midfielder Abdelrahman Fetori in the referees added time to end the game 2 all at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The Red Devils led 1-0 at half time and shortly after the interval Hardy Binguila made it two nil. According to their coach Le Roy they played a very good attacking football but Libya was better prepared mentally...

The 65 year-old also rued the missed chances and he reckons a two goals cushion wasn’t enough for his immature squad…

Meanwhile Le Roy admitted it was always going to be a daunting task because coming into to this game they needed to win, while a draw for the Mediterranean Knight was enough to propel them ahead…

Meanwhile following the draw Libya were toppled from the top of Group C standings by Ghana who beat Ethiopia 1-0 and they will exchange blows with the winner of Group D (Burundi or Gabon) in Sunday’s quarterfinal. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo