DR Congo v Ethiopia: Match Highlights | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier
Pre-Match Analysis
The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between DR Congo and Ethiopia took place on Tuesday, March 24, 2023, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
DR Congo, ranked 65th in FIFA's world rankings, came into the match as favorites, having won three of their last five matches. Ethiopia, ranked 137th, were underdogs but had shown resilience in recent games.
Match Summary
The match started brightly, with both teams creating chances in the opening minutes. DR Congo took the lead in the 22nd minute when Dieumerci Mbokani scored a superb goal from outside the box.
Ethiopia responded well and equalized just ten minutes later through Getaneh Kebede. The first half ended 1-1, with both teams having had their moments.
The second half was more cagey, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. DR Congo eventually regained the lead in the 75th minute when Cédric Bakambu converted a penalty.
Despite Ethiopia's best efforts, they could not find an equalizer, and DR Congo held on to win the match 2-1.
Post-Match Analysis
DR Congo's victory was a vital step towards qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations. The win takes them to the top of Group B, with two wins and a draw from their three matches.
Ethiopia, meanwhile, remain bottom of the group with one point from three games. They will need to improve their performances if they are to have any chance of qualifying for the tournament.
