DR Congo find themselves in the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations without winning a game in regulation time in Ivory Coast, as they will slug-it-out with Guinea tonight (Friday) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium.
The Leopards kicked out seven-time winners Egypt in the round of 16, while the Syli National of Guinea ended a losing run in the tournament’s first knockout by beating Equatorial Guinea.
DRC goalkeeper Lionel M'Pasi was the hero for Sebastien Desabre's men, converting from the spot after Pharaohs shot-stopper Mohamed Abou Gabal hit the woodwork in the sudden-death rounds, and the goalie took advantage by dispatching him with ease.
On the other hand, Guinea, the last-gasp Mohamed Bayo header ended Syli National's extended run without a knockout stage win in their history at the AFCON.
The victory came following Federico Bikoro's 55th-minute dismissal for the Equatoguineans and Emilio Nsue's missed penalty, preventing extra time for Kaba Diawara's troops.
Kick-off Time and Venue
DRC vs Guinea is scheduled for 8pm tonight, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé, northern Abidjan.
DR Congo possible starting lineup: M'Pasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Batubinsika, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Bongonda, Kakuta, Wissa; Bakambu
Guinea possible starting lineup: Kone; Diakite, Diakhaby, Jeanvier, Sylla; Konate, Diawara; Guilavogui, Keita, Sylla; Guirassy
DRC vs Guinea – Where to watch?
TV Channel: GTV Sports plus, DStv and other local channels.
By: Pascal Amoah
