DR Congo crowned 2016 CHAN champions

The Democratic Republic Of Congo won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for a second time on Sunday, beating Mali 3-0 in the final in Rwanda.

FT- RD Congo are the Orange African Nations Champions #CODMLI #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/0wwDMmqwi0

— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2016

The Leopards secured the title with two goals from the impressive Mechak Elia and a late Jonathan Bolingi strike.

DR Congo became the first nation to win the trophy twice, having won the inaugural CHAN tournament in 2009 in Ivory Coast.

CHAN competition is only open to footballers who play in their own local leagues.

Earlier, Ivory Coast took the bronze medal, after beating Guinea 2-1 in an eventful third place play-off match.

Ivory Coast defeat Guinea to take bronze | CHAN 2016 | BY CliveKyazze
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— Kawowo Sports (kawowosports) February 7, 2016

Ivorian keeper Abdoul Cisse played a key part in the Elephants win, saving two penalties.