The victory ensured that the DRC, who won the inaugural CHAN tournament in 2009, became the first country to lift the championship twice.
Striker Elia Mechak laid the foundation for the victory with his side’s opening goals in the 29th and 62nd minutes.
Jonathan Boling sealed victory by ensuring that the game was beyond Mali’s Eagles with a late goal in the 73rd minute.
Past CHAN winners (host country in brackets)
2009 – DR Congo (Côte d’Ivoire)
2011 – Tunisia (Sudan)
2014 – Libya (South Africa)
Source: African News Agency (ANA)
