On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) Group A heats up with a defining showdown: Angola vs DR Congo at 8 p.m. EAT at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium. Earlier in the evening, Morocco beat Zambia 3-1 in a lively Group A action.
DR Congo, two-time CHAN champions, arrive off a confidence-boosting 2-0 win against Zambia. But their campaign has had ups and downs.
With DR Congo’s head coach Otis Ngoma sidelined by illness, assistant coach Daouda Lupembe takes the reins. He urges his players not to fear - “being afraid of losing is what leads to defeat... we must take this pressure positively”.
This win keeps Morocco’s knockout hopes alive after an earlier loss to Kenya. Zambia, meanwhile, remain bottom of Group A and are officially on the brink of elimination.
Angola vs DR Congo is more than just a match; it’s the fulcrum on which their tournament fate balances. With Angola eyeing victory and DR Congo desperate not to slip, tension and excitement are off the charts!
Stay tuned as we witness which story unfolds: will Angola march on, or can DR Congo turn the tide?
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What’s at Stake
This isn’t just any match it's a real “Derby of Destiny”, with quarter-final spots hanging in the balance Confédération Africaine de Football. A win for Angola would likely seal their progression, while DR Congo must avoid defeat to stay in the hunt.Tactical Tensions and Lineups
Angola (runners-up in 2011) have been steady with a 3-4-3 formation under Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves. Their campaign: draw with Kenya and a win over Zambia, giving them 4 points.DR Congo, two-time CHAN champions, arrive off a confidence-boosting 2-0 win against Zambia. But their campaign has had ups and downs.
With DR Congo’s head coach Otis Ngoma sidelined by illness, assistant coach Daouda Lupembe takes the reins. He urges his players not to fear - “being afraid of losing is what leads to defeat... we must take this pressure positively”.
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Prediction: A Cautious Balance
Given everything at stake and both teams’ tactical setups, this is likely to be a tight, tense affair. A 1-1 draw feels about right, both sides cautious but capable of finding the net Morocco World News.Morocco 3-1 Zambia: A Crucial Win for the Atlas Lions
Match Recap
Earlier today at the Nyayo National Stadium, Morocco powered past Zambia with a 3-1 victory. Goals came from Mohamed Hrimat (45+2′), Oussama Lamlaoui (66′), and Sabir Bougrine (90+5′).This win keeps Morocco’s knockout hopes alive after an earlier loss to Kenya. Zambia, meanwhile, remain bottom of Group A and are officially on the brink of elimination.
Final Thoughts: Group A’s Twists and Turns
Morocco’s win injects drama into the group, reshaping qualification scenarios.Angola vs DR Congo is more than just a match; it’s the fulcrum on which their tournament fate balances. With Angola eyeing victory and DR Congo desperate not to slip, tension and excitement are off the charts!
Stay tuned as we witness which story unfolds: will Angola march on, or can DR Congo turn the tide?
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