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Captain Asamoah Gyan accepts Ghana were slack in their defending in the 2-2 draw with DR Congo on Sunday. The Black Stars threw away a two goal lead to share the spoils with the Leopards in the opening Group B fixture at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. The disappointing result has seen Ghana red-faced for a crucial win against Mali on Thursday to resurrect the side�s title ambitions in South Africa. Gyan however in congratulating the DRC for their strong mentality in the fight-back admits the Black Stars should have done better to clinch the win. �Yes, I accept it (about Ghana being careless in conceding the two goals). I�d say we lost a bit of concentration and they came back and drew,� he told GHANAsoccernet.com. �I would like to congratulate the Congolese, they did so well, they started the game so well but our mentality was alright and we went up by two goals. �They (DRC) were however also able to prove that they are also mentally strong and they came back, that is football. �We have to accept it and then concentrate on the next game.� Ghana with one point are now third in Group B behind Mali and the DRC in first and second respectively ahead of match day 2.