DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre is excited about the prospect of facing Zambia at the CAF 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The two neighbours go head to head in a Group F opening match on Wednesday with kickoff at 22:00 CAT. You
“We’re going to line up a quality eleven to make a good game against Zambia,” the Frenchman said.
The Leopards will be without the suspended defender Dylan Batubinsika for the mouthwatering tie.
“Lots of motivation and lots of collective energy, players are ready to hit the competition,” he added.
The last time the two countries met at the African Cup of Nations was at the edition
Morocco and Tanzania are the two other countries in Group F.
Congo will leave to regret of having been grouped with Zambia after going down 4.0 to Zambia this Wednesday.