Yannick Bolasie earned DR Congo a 1-1 draw against Zambia with a rasping second-half finish in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group B match.

The Crystal Palace winger, who was a threat throughout, arrowed in a shot from inside the area on 66 minutes.

Given Singuluma had put Zambia ahead after only 62 seconds, lashing home from the edge of the box.

DR Congo had the better chances, with Bolasie and Dieumerci Mbokani going close, but could not find a winner.