2025 AFCON Group D Match Preview: Botswana vs Congo DR

Congo DR, already through to the knockouts, face Botswana in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group finale at Al Barid Stadium on Tuesday.A return of four points from a possible six has propelled Congo DR into the round of 16, but in contrast, Botswana have suffered an early exit after two defeats so far, setting the stage for a finale with differing ambitions.Entering the latest rendition of the Nations Cup as one of the dark horses worth keeping an eye on, Congo DR have further enhanced their reputation with a win and a draw so far.Sebastien Desabre's men would have been widely expected to see off Benin in their curtain-raiser on December 23, where they emerged victorious courtesy of Theo Bongonda's 16th-minute strike to keep the juggernaut rolling.Their next challenge came against 2021 champions Senegal, with Les Leopards taking the lead through Cedric Bakambu just past the hour mark. However, Sadio Mane's response in the 69th minute saw the match end in a draw.That halted Congo DR's winning streak at six games, but it was enough to see them head into the knockout stages for a fifth time in six continental tournaments, either side...

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2025 AFCON Group D Match Preview: Botswana vs Congo DR

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