Meawhile, defending champions Senegal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a determined Congo side in their second Group D.
Dechan Moussavou’s early strike gave Congo a surprise lead, but Joseph Layousse salvaged a point for the Teranga Lions with a second-half equaliser at the Amaan Stadium.
The result leaves Senegal on four points from two matches same as Congo DR.