In a dramatic turn of events, DR Congo produced a shock result in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking out seven-time champions Egypt in a penalty shoot-out.

The quarter-final clash ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, with DR Congo ultimately winning 8-7 on penalties.

DR Congo took the lead with Meschack Elia's goal, putting them ahead and on course for an upset. However, Mostafa Mohamed equalized for Egypt with a penalty just before half-time.

The match went into extra time, during which Egypt's Mohamed Hamdy received a second yellow card, reducing the team to 10 men.

The nerve-shredding penalty shoot-out saw both teams miss from their second attempts. In the end, DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi became the hero, scoring the 18th penalty to secure an 8-7 victory in the shoot-out.

The absence of injured captain Mohamed Salah impacted Egypt's performance, and they finished the tournament winless.

The result mirrored their fate in the 2021 final when they were also defeated in a penalty shoot-out by Senegal.

DR Congo's unexpected triumph sets up a quarter-final clash with Guinea at Abidjan's Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Friday.

The underdog success continues to be a theme in the AFCON, adding excitement and unpredictability to the tournament in Ivory Coast.