New Zealand and DR Congo face off in a friendly match this Friday, October 13. This meeting will be followed by a derby between the Leopards and Angola next week. If you want to watch the match between New Zealand and DR Congo, here is all the information you need.
The match will take place at the Nueva Condomina Stadium in Spain, with kick-off at 6 p.m. local time. For Congolese fans, the match will be broadcast live and in full on RTNC. The broadcast times are therefore 5 p.m. in Kinshasa and 7 p.m. in the east. On the New Zealand side, fans will have to get up early since the match will start at 5 a.m.
This friendly match is an opportunity for coach Sébastien Desabre to test new players. Four new players have been called up, including goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud from Montpellier and striker Simon Banza who currently plays for Braga. Desabre wants to rejuvenate the team with a view to CAN 2023 and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The return of Ben Malango is also good news for the Leopards, who will be able to count on the experience of players like Cédric Bakambu and Chancel Mbemba.
Unfortunately, some players will be absent for this match. Yoane Wissa will not participate in the match and Gaël Kakuta is the victim of a sprained ankle. However, the team will be able to rely on its executives to face this challenge.
In conclusion, the match between New Zealand and DR Congo should be followed closely. Congolese fans will be able to watch it live on RTNC. This meeting will allow coach Desabre to test new players and prepare the team for upcoming events. Stay tuned so as not to miss this exciting match.