Morocco v DR Congo live – Africa Cup of Nations latest as tournament favourites Morocco held to a draw in Group F

Chancel Mbemba goes into the book for arguing with the referee as Morocco claimed in vain for handball penalty, but it finishes 1-1 in Group F. A spirited second-half display by the DRC, who deserved their point for a strong recovery.

But the header from Ayoub El Kaabi is saved by Lionel M'Pasi in the DRC goal. Mohamed Chibi with the cross.

Yassine Bounou forced to tip over the effort by Fiston Mayele. Vital stop that had to be made. Seven minutes of time added to this match.

The injured Charles Pickel on the deck and he is forced to limp off the pitch to be replaced by Aaron Tshibola.

Arthur Masuaku earns a free-kick after being hauled back by sub Amine Adli, who earns a booking for his efforts.

Chancel Mbemba is in a spot of bother and needs some treatment in the closing moments of an absorbing contest.

Amine Harit replaces Azzedine Ounahi as Ayoub El Kaabi takes over from Youssef En-Nesyri.

DR Congo causing all sorts of problems for Morocco on the break, The red shirts frantically hack the ball clear with Meschack Elia sending over the cross for Samuel Moutoussamy. Just couldn't apply finish. Game building towards a frantic conclusion.

Morocco not dealing well with the ball over the top as Meschack Elia races onto the loose ball before crossing for fellow substitute Silas Katompa Mvumpa to tuck the finish into the net. 1-1. Lovely goal.

Sofyan Amrabat the latest man to go in late on Wissa, who has been on the receiving end of a few dull ones today.

Decent delivery into the heart of the Morocco box, but goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is quickly off his line to make a commanding catch of the ball. Just what you need as a defender.

Vital to use the squad on a day as hot and punishing as this. Amine Adli replaces Hakim Ziyech for Morocco.

Or as it officially known as a cooling break before the final narrative of a demanding battle for supremacy.

Fiston Mayele with the headed attempt. Can't get the direction on the ball from the Meschack Elia cross. Ball spins away from goal and on we go.

Hakim Ziyech does not mind unloading an effort from distance, but his effort is high and wide from 35 yards.

Bilal El Khannouss replaces Selim Amallah, while Abde Ezzalzouli is on for Sofiane Boufal. Silas Katompa Mvumpa replaces Gaël Kakuta for DRC.

Fiston Mayele showing bags of pace chasing down a ball deep in the Morocco half, but Nayef Aguerd does superbly well to race back in making the tackle bang on time before taking the ball away.

Humid conditions have certainly restricted the ambitions of both teams today, but DRC have been happy to play a high line against their celebrated opponents.

Arthur Masuaku on the charge forward for the DRC. Lets fly with a Roberto Carlos-type hit from distance, but the ball spins off the outside of his left foot before arrowing well wide in the end. Worth the effort though.

Azzedine Ounahi twisting and turning, but thumps the shot a few yards over from the Hakim Ziyech pass from just outside the box.