A Mohamed Salah-less Egpyt will have a daunting task lying in front of them as they face DR Congo in the Round of 16 of the CAF AFCON 2023.
Egypt finished second in Group B with three consecutive stalemates in the group stage which earned them three points. They will now be vying to win the match against DR Congo and march into the next phase of the competition.
DR Congo had a similar fate to their opposition as they were part of three draws on the trot in the group stage. With Egypt struggling for form, Congo have a massive chance to produce an upset against the Pharaohs.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Egypt vs DR Congo kick-off time
| Date: | January 28, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Stade Laurent Pokou |
Egypt and DR Congo will cross swords at the Stade Laurent Pokou on January 28, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Egypt vs DR Congo online - TV channels & live streams
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The clash between Egypt and DR Congo will be available to watch on Fubo, Fanatiz, Sling TV, and beIN SPORTS in the US. Viewers can also get live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Egypt team news
Egypt's biggest concern would be the absence of talismanic forward Mohamed Salah with the Liverpool veteran yet to return from his injury.
Emam Ashour is also sidelined from the Round of 16 clash after suffering from a concussion trying to score an overhead kick during training while shot-stopper Mohamed El-Shennawy is also ruled out after hobbling off in Egypt's last group stage encounter meaning Mohamed Abou Gabalwill start between the sticks for the Pharaohs.
Egypt predicted XI: Gabal; Hany, Hegazy, Abdelmonem, Fotouh; Fathi, Attia, Elneny; Zizo, Mohamed, Marmoush.
Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Elshenawy, Gabal, Sobhi |
| Defenders: | Hegazy, Abdelmonemem, Hany, Gabr, Galal, Ahmed Samy, Hamdy Sharaf, Abdelwahed, Fatouh |
| Midfielders: | Fathi, Elneny, Attia, Koka, Sayed, Hamada |
| Forwards: | Trezeguet, Marmoush, Mohamed, Kahraba, Kuka |
DR Congo team news
Defender Henock Ionga could be sidelined once again after missing out on the previous fixture against Tanzania as he's tipped to sit out from the Round of 16 clash as well.
DR Congo's forward battery will be made up of Brentford's star forward Yoane Wissa and Cedric Bakambu with the latter getting a recall to the starting lineup.
DR Congo predicted XI: Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Batubinsika, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Silas, Kakuta, Bakambu; Wissa.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mpasi, Bertaud, Siadi Ngusia |
| Defenders: | Inonga, Bayeye, Kayembe, Bushiri, Mbemba, Kalulu, Masuaku |
| Midfielders: | Tshibola, Diangana, Moutoussamy, Bongonda, Elia, Kakuta, Pickel, Mfulu |
| Forwards: | Katompa Mvumpa, Bakambu, Mayele, Wissa, Banza |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2019 | Egypt 2-0 DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 Mar 2012 | Egypt 0-0 DR Congo | International Friendlies |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Egypt 6-3 DR Congo | International Friendlies |
| 7 Sept 2008 | DR Congo 0-1 Egypt | FIFA World Cup |
| 1 June 2008 | Egypt 2-1 Congo DR | FIFA World Cup |