Congo will be taking on Niger for the three points on matchday two of the African Nations Championship on Friday.
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Congo will be coming up against Niger in the matchday two of the African Nations Championship 2023. The two nations along with Cameroon comprise the group E of the tournament. Congo have already kickstarted their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon and sit at the bottom of the group. Niger, on the other hand, are yet to play a match and will be hoping to get off the mark with a win over an under-confident Congo side. It should be a thrilling and exciting match for the fans and experts.
| Congo vs Niger | Key Details |
| Date | 21 January, 2023 (India) 20 January, 2023 (Congo and Niger) |
| Kickoff time India | 12:30 am IST (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time Congo | 8:00 pm WAT (Friday) |
| Kickoff time Niger | 8:00 pm WAT (Friday) |
Congo will be very disappointed with their form in recent matches and outings. In their last six matches, they have managed just a single victory along with four defeats and a draw. The solitary victory came against Gambia in June of last year. Cameroon have already handed them a setback in their opening game and Congo can’t afford to endure another. Anything other than a victory could mean that the journey could already end for Congo.
Inconsistencies have marked the latest matches of Niger. In their last six games, they have earned just a single victory accompanied by three draws and two draws. Niger know that they face an uphill task to earn qualification from a group consisting Cameroon and Congo, especially considering the fact that only one team will qualify to the knockout stages from the group. However, Niger will be willing to take on the challenge and prove everyone wrong.
The coaches will be looking to name their respective strongest XIs with both teams in dire need of a win. Naming their best XIs will be the first step in going to earn the all important three points.
Congo
| Opponents | Score |
| Cameroon | 1-0 (L) |
| Gambia | 1-0 (W) |
| Mali | 4-0 (L) |
| Zambia | 3-1 (L) |
| Senegal | 2-0 (L) |
Niger
| Opponents | Score |
| Egypt | 3-0 (L) |
| Uganda | 1-1 |
| Algeria | 1-0 (L) |
| Tanzania | 1-1 |
| Mozambique | 1-1 |
| Last 3 Matches | Result |
| Congo drew with Niger | 1-1 |
| Niger drew with Congo | 2-2 |
| Congo beat Niger | 1-0 |
The African Nations Championship match between Congo and Niger will take place on Saturday at 12:30 am IST.
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