DR Congo - Equatorial Guinea: where and when to watch the 2027 AFCON qualifying match?

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Discover everything you need to know about the match between DR Congo and Equatorial Guinea on the opening day of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers: date, time, stadium, broadcast channels and head-to-head record.

Against a backdrop of uncertainty surrounding the presence of spectators, DR Congo begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Equatorial Guinea on Thursday, September 24.

The “Leopards” are in Group B alongside Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe.

The second matchday is scheduled for September 28, with two fixtures: DR Congo - Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea - Sierra Leone.

At the end of the six matchdays, the top two teams in the group will secure their places at the 2027 AFCON.

Congolese supporters are also awaiting a decision from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on whether spectators will be allowed at the Stade des Martyrs. The venue has been closed since December 2025 as part of rehabilitation works.

DR Congo - Equatorial Guinea: date, time and stadium

The match between the “Leopards” and “Nzalang Nacional” will take place on Thursday, September 24, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT.

DR Congo - Equatorial Guinea: broadcast channels

Here are the channels and platforms announced for following this 2027 AFCON qualifying match:

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CANAL+ SPORT

BeIN SPORTS

beIN CONNECT

TOD [ App ]

DR Congo - Equatorial Guinea: head-to-head record

DR Congo have recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat in their last four meetings with Equatorial Guinea.

The Leopards recorded their biggest win in September 2012 (4-0), before losing the return leg 2-1.

The most recent meeting between the two national teams dates back to February 2015 and ended in a goalless draw (0-0).

2027 AFCON qualifying: DR Congo begin camp in Kinshasa

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