DR Congo is set to face Zambia on the evening of Wednesday, January 17, 2023, as both teams return to continental competition.
Placed in Pool F alongside formidable opponents Morocco and Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia will kick off their AFCON 2023 campaign at 8 p.m. GMT in San Pedro.
Zambia, making a return to the prestigious African competition after nearly a decade, brings a sense of rejuvenation under the coaching prowess of Avram Grant, who led the Chipolopolos to victory in 2012.
Grant aspires to make a mark in a challenging group that includes not only DR Congo but also Morocco and Tanzania.
In preparation for the competition, Zambia undertook intensive training in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Jeddah, and is determined to secure a victory against Sébastien Desabre’s Leopards.
Paston Daka, the Leicester player, showcased the team’s offensive capabilities during training, emerging as the sole Zambian scorer against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
On the other side, DR Congo enters the tournament with a slightly diminished confidence level following mixed results in their preparatory matches in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Leopards, led by Chancel Mbemba, drew against Angola (0-0) and suffered a defeat to Burkina Faso (2-1).
Despite missing the last edition of the AFCON, DR Congo, under the guidance of coach Sébastien Desabre, is poised to spring surprises, with a quarter-final berth as the minimum target.
As the stage is set for an enthralling clash, Zambia remains on high alert.
Football enthusiasts await the showdown between these two footballing giants, with both teams eyeing a positive start to their AFCON 2023 campaign. The drama unfolds tomorrow.
