Your Web 3 Guru and Moonbet presenting todays match: D.R. Congo – Guinea
DR Congo fans erupted in joy during the Round of 16 as they clinched victory through a penalty shootout against the record-holding Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, Egypt. Overcoming a team with such a prestigious history has ignited a passionate spirit within the Congolese players. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi emerged as the ultimate hero, failing to save any penalties but ultimately scoring the winning spot kick, propelling his nation to their first AFCON quarterfinal since the 2017 stage exit.
While this achievement brings DR Congo closer to their first AFCON glory in their current form, further progress may require substantial effort, considering they have drawn all four of their games in regular time at this tournament. The Leopards displayed resilience in two of these stalemates, coming from behind to avoid defeat. They may need to summon this spirit once again, especially after winning their last three head-to-head encounters against Guinea without keeping a clean sheet (excluding ANC).
The air resonated with jubilant chants of “bing bing so,” accompanied by trumpets and drum beats as Guinea triumphed over Equatorial Guinea, securing their first-ever victory in an AFCON knockout game in the competition’s current format. The iconic chant, meaning “the elephant is coming,” signifies their hope for the National Elephant to charge forward once more, following two wins in their four games at this tournament (W2, D1, L1).
Before this historic success, Guinea had endured three consecutive AFCON knockout defeats without scoring a goal. Two of these losses also saw Guinea receive a red card. With already two dismissals in their four AFCON games at this tournament, including one for themselves, hints point to another potentially feisty encounter.
Players to watch include Meschack Elia, contributing to two of DR Congo’s three goals at this AFCON (G1, A1), and Mohamed Bayo, a pivotal figure for Guinea with two goals, including the dramatic 90th-minute winner in their historic victory.
A notable statistic is that only one first-half goal has been scored in Guinea’s four AFCON games at this tournament.
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