CHAN 2024: DR Congo outclasses Zambia and reignites campaign

CHAN 2024: DR Congo outclasses Zambia and reignites campaign

DR Congo clinched a crucial 2-0 victory over Zambia at the Nyayo National Stadium, reigniting their CHAN 2024 journey.

This win snaps a five-match winless streak in the competition and hands the Chipolopolo their very first group stage defeat in the tournament's history. After a tightly contested first half, the Leopards emerged from the break with renewed intensity. In the 51st minute, Jephte Kitambala combined brilliantly with Ibrahim Matobo, who unleashed a thunderous strike under the crossbar.

⚽️ BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT DE IBRAHIM MATOBO !!

Notre crack ouvre et marque le premier but des léopards A’ a la CHAN contre la Zambie.

1-0 | match en courspic.twitter.com/MtwWo664ZS

— Actu foot RD Congo 🇨🇩 (@ActuFootRDCongo) August 7, 2025

Zambia tried to respond but was repeatedly denied by the commanding presence of Brudel Efonge in goal. In the 71st minute, substitute Horso Mwaku capped off a lightning-fast counterattack started by Oscar Kabwit to seal the result.

Malanga Horso Mwaku doubles DR Congo's lead.#CHAN2024 | #HomeOfUgandanSportpic.twitter.com/8RYIAWrSF1

— FUFA Tv (@fufatv1) August 7, 2025

Buoyed by standout performances from Matobo, Kitambala, and Efonge, DR Congo is firmly back in the race for the quarter-finals. Zambia, meanwhile, must regroup quickly to avoid an early exit.

⏱️ FIN DU MATCH À NAIROBI

🇨🇩 RDC 2–0 Zambie 🇿🇲

🔥 Victoire méritée des Léopards A’ grâce à des buts de Matoto et Horso Mwaku !

Trois points précieux dans ce #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024. pic.twitter.com/gVzCGDFwfo

— Fecofa RDC_Officiel (@FecofaRdc) August 7, 2025