Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia joined Equatorial Guinea and Congo Brazzaville in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after both sides played out a 1-1 draw on Monday.
Group B leaders Tunisia dominated the clash in Bata, but only scored one goal through Ahmed Akaichi despite seeing two goals disallowed for offside.
Akaichi dived with a header to deceive the goalkeeper Robert Kadiaba and break the deadlock in the 31st minute off Chikhaoui’s neat pass that had him manoeuvre through a sea of Blue shirts in the area.
Chikhaoui missed another opportunity despite his volley two minutes later. The linesman had already raised his flag for offside.
A similar story happened on another attempt, when Akaichi strayed offside before sending an effort under Kidiaba before DR Congo found the equalizer.
Jeremy Bokila met a long ball headed into his path by Dieumerci Mbokini in the 66th minute and the substitute sent a low effort beyond Tunisia Goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi.
The finish earned his side a place in the next round on goals scored with a record sixth AFCON draw in a row. Tunisia who also went through set up a last-eight clash with hosts Equatorial Guinea in Ebebiyin, while DR Congo will take on Congo in Bata.
