AFCON Group E Clash
Zimbabwe and DR Congo meet in a pivotal AFCON qualifier for Group E supremacy.
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Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo meet at Harare’s National Sports Stadium in a pivotal second-matchday clash in Group E of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Both teams won their openers and have three points, with DR Congo beating Equatorial Guinea 2-0 and Zimbabwe edging Sierra Leone 3-2. A win would give either side sole possession of first place and a second straight victory. Their last three meetings have been evenly split, with one win apiece and one draw.
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Zimbabwe came from 2-0 down to beat Sierra Leone 3-2, scoring the winner in the 88th minute; the result extended their recent record to four wins in their last five games across all competitions.
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The teams’ most recent meeting was a 4-0 DR Congo victory at the 2021 AFCON.
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Zimbabwe have appeared in six AFCON tournaments, including the most recent edition, but have never advanced beyond the group stage.
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The match is scheduled to be broadcast on SuperSport, SABC Sport, Canal+ Sport and beIN SPORTS, with Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar appointed to officiate.
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