AFCON 2015 – Group B Decider: Tunisia vs DR Congo – All to Play For
Tonight in Bata, Group B reaches its climax as Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo face off for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
🏆 Group B Standings Before Matchday 3
Tunisia – 4 pts
Cape Verde – 2 pts
DR Congo – 2 pts
Zambia – 1 pt
🇹🇳 Tunisia: Solid at the Back, Eyeing Top Spot
Coach Georges Leekens opts for tactical discipline, switching to a three-man defense featuring Yaâkoubi, Ben Youssef, and Abdennour.
Starting XI:
GK: Aymen Mathlouthi
DEF: Hamza Mathlouthi, Maâloul, Yaâkoubi, Ben Youssef, Abdennour
MID: Ragued, Sassi, Chikhaoui, Khazri
FWD: Akaichi
🇨🇩 DR Congo: Bolasie In, Mulumbu Out
Coach Florent Ibenge faces key absences and player concerns. Captain Youssouf Mulumbu is out due to injury, while Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace) is back in the lineup despite recent frustration over a substitution. The Leopards must win or hope the Cape Verde vs Zambia result goes in their favor.
Probable XI:
GK: Robert Kidiaba
DEF: Issama Mpeko, Kasusula, Mbemba, Mongongu
MID: Makiadi, Mpela, Mabwati
FWD: Bolasie, Mubele, Mbokani
🧐 Match Notes:
A draw guarantees Tunisia’s qualification.
DR Congo needs a win to ensure progression, otherwise their fate depends on the result between Cape Verde and Zambia.
All Group B matches kick off simultaneously at 6 PM GMT.
Let the battle begin!
