When is the DR Congo vs Benin AFCON 2025 match?

The match is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 6 PM IST.

Where will the DR Congo vs Benin AFCON game be played?

The game will be held at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

What is DR Congo's history in the Africa Cup of Nations?

DR Congo has won the AFCON title twice, in 1968 and 1974.

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Leopards Roar: DR Congo Faces Benin in AFCON Clash

23 Dec, 2025

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Summary

DR Congo faces Benin in a crucial AFCON 2025-26 Group D match.
The game is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 6 PM IST.
The Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, will host the encounter.

Leopards Roar: DR Congo Faces Benin in AFCON Clash

The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to commence its Africa Cup of Nations 2025-26 journey on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The Leopards will face off against Benin in a crucial Group D fixture, hosted at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Kick-off is slated for 6 PM Indian Standard Time, marking the start of a highly anticipated continental competition.

DR Congo, a nation with a rich AFCON history boasting two titles from 1968 and 1974, recently demonstrated its competitive spirit by reaching the FIFA intercontinental playoffs via the CAF Playoffs. This achievement underscores their ambition to succeed in both continental and global tournaments as they prepare for this AFCON challenge.

Benin, on the other hand, enters its fifth AFCON appearance, with their most notable performance being a quarterfinal finish in 2019. The match promises to be a captivating display of African football as both nations vie for crucial points in the opening stages of the tournament.