DR Congo host Equatorial Guinea on Thursday 24 September in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The home fixture is a significant test for a side that has won just one of its last five matches.
The Leopards approach this encounter on a run of three consecutive defeats, the most recent being a 2-1 loss to England on 1 July. Their recent form reads one win, one draw and three losses from that five-game stretch. They will be hoping to recapture the winning feeling they last experienced in June with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.
This qualifier presents a chance to reset their campaign. The team will be without the sidelined Lionel Mpasi Nzau, Noah Mbamba and Stanis Idumbo Muzambo. The upcoming fixtures show this home game is the first of a new phase of competitive action for DR Congo. Fans can check the usual squad makeup on our squad page.
A win would be an important first step in the qualification group. The technical staff will be looking to learn from recent performances to field a more solid and effective unit in front of their home supporters.
