Katompa rues missed chances in DR Congo draw with Morocco

DR Congo striker Silas Katompa Mvumpa expressed frustration after spurning chances to beat Morocco in Sunday's 1-1 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations draw.

Katompa came off the bench to earn DR Congo a point by cancelling out Achraf Hakimi's opener in the Group F clash.

The substitute was named Man of the Match but feels DR Congo could have won after dominating the closing stages.

"I'm happy with the award but not the result," Katompa told reporters post-match.

"There was room at the end for us to get all three points. We saw the Moroccans were tired and had opportunities."

Often used from the bench, Katompa admitted he would prefer to start matches but will respect the coach's decisions. 

"I'd like to start games but I can't decide. I stay at the coach's disposal and prepare mentally whenever called upon," the striker added.

With two points from their opening two matches, DR Congo still harbour hopes of reaching the AFCON knockouts.

But to do so, they likely require victory over Tanzania in their final Group F encounter on Wednesday.

And based on his impact off the bench versus Morocco, goalscorer Katompa may have pushed himself into contention for a starting spot in that must-win clash.