But Congo took just four minutes to respond, Tresor Mputu finishing superbly from Dieudonne Mbokani's cross.

CNN: Keita goal helps Mali grab first win of Africa Cup of Nations

That gave the DR Congo side the win, despite being hampered by the absence of two key players - top scorer and captain Tresor Mputu Mabi and midfielder Guy Lusadisu.

BBC: African Champs League wins for TP Mazembe and Dynamos

"There was many times my life was at risk ... but with the end of the war I am happy that there is now peace, " TP Mazembe's captain Tresor Mputu told CNN last year before his debut in the competition.

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