Zimbabwe vs DR Congo: Where and when to watch the 2027 AFCON qualifying match?

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Zimbabwe host the Democratic Republic of the Congo this Monday, September 28, 2026, on the occasion of the second matchday in Group E of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Kick-off time, stadium, TV coverage and head-to-head record: here is the key information to know before the match gets underway.

Both national teams head into this second matchday with three points on the board. After winning on the opening matchday, DR Congo and Zimbabwe occupy first and second place in Group E, respectively.

Thanks to their 2-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo moved to the top of the standings with a superior goal difference. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, also picked up three points by overcoming Sierra Leone (3-2) after falling behind.

For this match, CAF has appointed Egypt’s Amin Omar as the referee. He will be assisted by fellow Egyptians Mahmoud Abou El-Regal and Ahmed Hossam Taha, who will serve as first and second assistant referees, respectively.

Finally, Mahmoud Nagi will be the fourth official, bringing the number of Egyptian officials assigned to this match to four.

Zimbabwe vs DR Congo: date, time and stadium

The match will be played at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT this Monday, September 28, 2026.

Channels broadcasting Zimbabwe vs DR Congo

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

:BeIN Connect MENA

Canal+

SportbeIN Sports

Canal+ Afrique

SuperSport

SABC Sport

BeIN Sports MENA

Zimbabwe vs DR Congo: head-to-head record

The previous five meetings between the two national teams have produced a perfectly balanced record. Zimbabwe and DR Congo have each recorded two victories, while one match ended in a draw.

Across those matches, Zimbabwe have scored 7 goals compared with 10 for DR Congo.

The last meeting between the two teams took place on June 30, 2019, at the AFCON. DR Congo won 4-0.

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