Introduction
DR Congo will trade tackles with Guinea in the ongoing AFCON at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Friday. Both sides were underdogs in their round of 16 fixtures, but the tournament’s unpredictability was witnessed again over the weekend.
DR Congo progressed at the expense of the seven-time champion, Egypt, after defeating them in the first penalty shootout of the tournament. Guinea also secured a dramatic victory over group A winner Equatorial Guinea by 1-0 during the last minute of the match.
About the game
DR Congo has not won a single match in the ongoing AFCON 2023 but yet found themselves in the competition’s quarter-final. The Leopard drew all three matches in the group stage before clinching another 1-1 draw against Egypt in the round of 16 on Sunday. Meschack Elia’s goal initially gave DR Congo the lead, but Mostafa Mohamed equalised with a penalty just before half-time. Despite Egypt’s Mohamed Hamdy receiving a red card in extra time, they defensively held on without Mohamed Salah. The match went to a shootout, with DR Congo prevailing 8-7 after a 1-1 draw in extra time at the Laurent Pokou Stadium.
Meanwhile, Guinea defied all odds by advancing with their 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea’s Federico Bikoro received a straight red card in the 55th minute for kicking Bayo after attempting a clearance. The tournament’s top scorer, Emilio Nsue, missed a penalty earlier in the game before Mohamed Bayo secured a 1-0 win in stoppage time. With 10 players, Equatorial Guinea fought hard, but Bayo’s late header from Ibrahim Diakite’s cross avoided extra time, sending the Syli National to the quarter-finals.
The Best Betting Odds for DR Congo vs Guinea
| Markets | Odds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo win |
2.60 
|
1.82 
|
2.49 
|
2.595 
|
2.60 
|
|
| Draw |
2.84
|
2.90
|
2.85
|
2.87
|
2.875
|
|
| Guinea win |
3.20
|
2.85
|
3.05
|
3.13
|
3.125
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.54
|
1.57
|
1.56
|
1.616
|
1.62
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.54
|
1.57
|
1.56
|
1.616
|
1.62
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.54
|
1.57
|
1.56
|
1.616
|
1.62
|
|
Conclusion
As DR Congo and Guinea prepare to face off, their journey through the tournament has been marked by resilience and unpredictability. The quarter-final clash promises to be thrilling, showcasing the essence of AFCON 2023’s surprises and captivating moments.
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