AFCON 2015 – Group B Action Begins: Zambia vs DR Congo, Tunisia vs Cape Verde
After the suspenseful kickoff of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Group A — with Equatorial Guinea and Congo drawing and Gabon defeating Burkina Faso — all eyes now turn to Group B, which promises just as much drama this Sunday.
🕓 Match 1: Zambia 🇿🇲 vs DR Congo 🇨🇩 – 16:00 GMT
Venue: Ebebiyin
Storyline:
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Zambia, champions in 2012, are looking to bounce back after their disappointing early exit in 2013. With a mix of seasoned campaigners like Kennedy Mweene and emerging talents, the Chipolopolo are out to prove they’re still a force to be reckoned with.
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DR Congo, powered by an exciting generation of players such as Yannick Bolasie and Dieumerci Mbokani, will look to make a strong statement. Their physicality and attacking flair could pose serious problems.
Key Battle:
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Stoppila Sunzu vs Dieumerci Mbokani – A classic duel of strength and positioning between defender and striker.
🕖 Match 2: Tunisia 🇹🇳 vs Cape Verde 🇨🇻 – 19:00 GMT
Venue: Ebebiyin
Storyline:
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Tunisia, 2004 champions, arrive with high ambitions under coach Georges Leekens, eager to build on a strong qualifying campaign.
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Cape Verde, the surprise quarterfinalists in 2013, are no longer underdogs. They’re technically gifted, cohesive, and hungry to build on recent successes.
Historical Note:
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The two teams last clashed in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, where Cape Verde won on the pitch but were later disqualified for fielding an ineligible player.
Key Player to Watch:
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Heldon (Cape Verde) – His pace and finishing can trouble any defense.
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Yassine Chikhaoui (Tunisia) – Tunisia’s creative engine, key to unlocking tight games.
⚽️ Expectations:
Two high-level encounters between teams eager to go beyond the group stage. With Zambia vs DR Congo offering a clash of African heavyweights and Tunisia vs Cape Verde reviving recent tensions, Sunday’s matches are set to be rich in intensity, goals, and tactical battles.
Stay tuned — Group B is just heating up!
