Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, the match ends in a draw.
🚨 90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
⏱️ 86'
Delay in the match due to a hit on Gédéon Kalulu of Congo DR, he is assisted on the field.
⏱️ 81'
Dangerous play by Zambia, Lameck Banda's shot went past the post and he was close to scoring a goal.
🚩 76'
Zambia will take their first corner kick of the game, there is danger in the Congo DR goal.
🟨 71'
First yellow card of the game and it goes to the player Emmanuel Banda of Zambia.
⏱️ 66'
Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) right footed shot from outside the box was very close to the right post, but was slightly off target.
⏱️ 61'
Zambia makes its first changes in the match, betting everything on the offense and trying to win the match.
⏱️ 56'
Congo DR maintains pressure throughout the field in search of a defensive error.
⏱️ 51'
Congo DR plays long positions to cool down Zambia who had several dangerous attacks.
🚨 46'
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score is Zambia 1-1 Congo DR.
🚨 45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
⏱️ 40'
Congo DR plays much better in the last minutes, puts Zambia in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.
⏱️ 35'
DR Congo's Cédric Bakambu is in an offside position.
Goooooal from Zambia!
Premier but de la Zambie
Le but le plus étrange du CAN
comédie 😂#RDCZAMpic.twitter.com/ulrPclyh3E — Khaled 🏆 (@elhaddad_CFC) January 17, 2024
⚽ 27'
Goooooal from Congo DR!
Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) right footed shot from very close range to the center of the goal.
⚽ 23'
Goooooal from Zambia!
Kings Kangwa shot with his right foot from outside the area low, next to the left post.
⏱️ 20'
Failed attempt! Attempt missed by Théo Bongonda (DR Congo) left footed shot from outside the box and the ball misses to the right side of the goal following a corner kick.
🚩 15'
First corner kick of the game for Congo DR, Théo Bongonda will be in charge of taking it.
⏱️ 10'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first goal of the game.
⏱️ 5'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
🚨 0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Zambia roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
MATCH BUILD UP: Grant Names Starting XI
— FAZ (@FAZFootball) January 17, 2024
Kickoff : 22:00 hours (Zambian Time)#WeAreChipolopolo #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/eGuRqVsRKW
Congo DR Lineup
These are the XI players who will start the game:
🚀 L'équipe qui portera nos rêves ce soir est prête! Découvrez notre composition d'équipe pour le match contre la Zambie.
— Fecofa RDC_Officiel (@FecofaRdc) January 17, 2024
Quels sont vos commentaires et prédictions ?#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AllezYLesLeopards #PlusJamaisSeuls #BendeleEkweyate pic.twitter.com/vN14G5af02
Odds
The Congo DR team is expected to win as it is better classified by FIFA and has better quality players than Zambia. Victory could give first place in the group to either team.
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two teams from the Asian continent. Stay tuned and below we share the timeline of the last confrontation between these two teams.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on January 18, 2015 and on that occasion the match ended in a 1-0 victory for Congo DR at the New Ebebiyín Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Congo DR and Zambia have faced each other on 3 occasions, on 3 consecutive occasions the winner has been Congo DR and today will be the fourth official game between both teams.
Arrival Zambia
The Zambia team is already in the stadium, doing warm-up exercises and preparing for today's match.
MATCH BUILD UP: Here is how our dressing room looks like at the Laurent Pokou Stadium.
— FAZ (@FAZFootball) January 17, 2024
Kickoff: 22:00 hours (Zambian Time)#WeAreChipolopolo #AFCON2023#ZAMDRC pic.twitter.com/ZlGXvRivlt
Welcome!
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What time is the Congo DR vs Zambia Africa Cup of Nations?
This is the start time of the game Congo DR vs Zambia of January 17th in several countries:
Argentina: 5:00 pm on Star+.
Bolivia: 4:00 pm on Star+.
Brasil: 5:00 pm on Star+.
Chile: 5:00 pm on Star+.
Colombia: 3:00 pm on Star+.
Ecuador: 3:00 pm on Star+.
Estados Unidos: 3:00 pm ET on Fox Soccer Plus and ViX.
México: 2:00 pm on ESPN and Star+.
Paraguay: 3:00 pm on Star+.
Perú: 4:00 pm on Star+.
Uruguay: 5:00 pm on Star+.
Zambia's latest roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Lawrence Mulenga, Dominic Chanda, Stoppila Sunzu, Rodrick Kabwe, Benedict Chepeshi, Clatous Chama, Emmanuel Banda, Kings Kangwa, Patson Daka, Fashion Sakala and Lameck Banda.
Congo DR's latest roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Lionel M'Pasi, Chancel Mbemba, Joris Kayembe, Gedeon Kalulu, Henock Inonga Baka, Charles Pickel, Aaron Tshibola, Yoane Wissa, Grady Diangana, Simon Banza and Théo Bongonda.
Zambian Players to Watch
You have to keep an eye on these three Zambian players. The first is the attacker Patson Daka (#20), he plays in the EFL Championship for Leicester City, in the team he has stood out as a great attacker and he could score in Wednesday's match. He is also a fundamental piece of the team as he has more experience than the others. Forward Fashion Sakala (#10) is another extremely important distributor of play on the court and is the team's biggest assister in the tournament. At his young age he has achieved a lot and plays for Al Fayha of the Saudi Pro League. Finally, 27-year-old goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the tournament, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Wednesday.
Zambia
Similarly, Zambia is in group F of the tournament. This year they are looking to qualify for the next phase and to do so they will have to emerge winners in Wednesday's match. They have several young players who will give a new face to the team. Their last game was against Nigeria on November 21, 2023, the match ended in a 2-1 defeat at the Stade de Marrakech and thus they achieved another defeat in the year. They arrive as the least favorites to win this match, however they could surprise and win.
Players to watch from Congo DR
The next three players are considered key to Congo DR's offense and defense and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against Zambia. The player Théo Bongonda (#10) is a great forward who is recognized as the team's top scorer and plays for Spartak Moscow. His ability to control the ball and make plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Wednesday. Midfielder Yoane Wissa (#20) is another play distributor on the pitch that is of utmost importance. His great ball control makes him the team's biggest assister and he plays for Brentford in the Premier League. Finally, the 29-year-old goalkeeper Lionel M'Pasi (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the French Ligue 2, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive goal on Wednesday.
Congo DR
The Congo DR football team is in Group F along with Morocco, Tanzania and Zambia. They seek to qualify for the next phase of the tournament and compete for the championship. They made several changes and a lot is expected of them, so their classification must be successful in terms of their goals. Their last game was against Sudan on November 19, 2023 resulted in a defeat, the match ended 1-0 at the Martyrs of February Stadium and thus they got their last defeat of the year. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They have an advantage in Wednesday's game by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Stade Laurent Pokou is located in the city of San Pedro, Ivory Coast. It will host this match, has a capacity of 20,000 spectators and was inaugurated on September 9, 2023. It is the home of the Ivory Coast football team and is the newest stadium in the country.
