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Zambia 1-1 D.R.Congo: Bolasie equaliser earns Congo draw with Zambia

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Firmin Ndombe Mubele (L) vies with Zambia's Emmanuel Mbola (R) during the 2015 African Cup of Nations group B football match between Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo in Ebebiyin on January 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO / KHALED DESOUKI

Yannick Bolasie scored midway through the second half to hand the Democratic Republic of Congo a deserved 1-1 draw after they fell behind early against Zambia in the opening Group B game of the African Nations Cup on Sunday.

Bolasie's powerful shot just inside the penalty area after 66 minutes at Estadio de Ebibeyn came after a second half of toil and pressure as they attempted to pull back an early goal by Zambia.

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