Match Preview
DR Congo will look to seal their place within the Africa Cup of Nations final 16 once they face Botswana of their closing Group D encounter.
Having adopted up their win over Benin with a draw with Senegal, DR Congo will clinch a spot within the knockouts in the event that they higher Benin’s consequence towards the Lions of Teranga.
In opposition to a Botswana aspect already eradicated having misplaced each their opening video games, DR Congo shall be assured of reaching that feat.
But the Leopards even have an opportunity of sealing top spot in the group. DR Congo want to raised Senegal’s consequence towards Benin for that to occur.
Whereas their destiny shouldn’t be solely of their palms, coach Sebastien Desabre is aware of it should take full focus for DR Congo to have a shot of ending the group stage high of the pile.
“We’re making progress, that’s for certain,” Desabre stated after the draw with Senegal.
“We’ve performed towards two very robust African groups just lately, and these sorts of matches assist us maintain bettering in our play and depth.
“At the moment, we’ve proven that DR Congo can stand as much as the very best crew in Africa. Now, we should keep centered for the match towards Botswana and go for the highest spot within the group.”
Group information for Botswana v DR Congo
Arthur Masuaku might be rested for DR Congo following an damage scare towards Senegal that led to him being compelled off.
Predicted line-ups for Botswana v DR Congo
Botswana: Phoko; Velaphi, Gaolaolwe, Ditlhokwe, Johnson; Ditsele, Mohutsiwa; Ratshukudu, Orebonye, Seakanyeng; Kebatho
DR Congo: M’Pasi; Kayembe, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka; Moutoussamy, Sadiki, Mukau; Elia, Bongonda, Bakambu
The best way to watch Botswana v DR Congo
Botswana v DR Congo kicks off at 7pm UK time. It may be watched by way of Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube channel.
Stats for Botswana v DR Congo
- DR Congo have reached a minimum of the quarter-finals in three of their final 4 AFCON appearances.
- The Leopards haven’t misplaced since their 3-2 defeat to Senegal in September.
- DR Congo have conceded solely two targets within the seven video games since that sport, holding a clear sheet in 5 of them.
