The Egyptian national football team is armed with an impressive record against the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of their encounter on Sunday in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The “Pharaohs” boast a strong history whenever facing the Congolese national team in the Africa Cup of Nations, having secured three victories in four encounters between the two teams, with only one win for the latter.
Egypt achieved its first victory against DR Congo with a narrow 1-0 win during the group stage of the 1970 Africa Cup of Nations, with Ali Abu Greisha scoring the decisive goal.
DR Congo sought redemption in the 1974 tournament, winning 3-2 in the final stages.
In the 2006 edition, Egypt once again asserted its dominance over DR Congo, winning 4-1 in the quarter-finals.
They continued this trend in the 2019 edition with a 2-0 victory in the group stage.
Historically, Egypt and DR Congo have faced each other in 11 official and friendly matches, with the Pharaohs claiming victory in seven encounters, one win for DR Congo, and three matches ending in a draw.
As both teams prepare for their upcoming clash in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt holds the upper hand in their historical head-to-head record, setting the stage for an exciting and closely contested match on Sunday.
