Leopards of the DRC: Discover the official calendar of CAN 2023 matches in Ivory Coast
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) is fast approaching and fans of the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo are eager to know their team’s match schedule. Well, CAF recently carried out the draw and the dates of the matches are now official. The Leopards were placed in Group F, alongside Morocco, Zambia and Tanzania.
The DRC’s first match will take place on January 17, 2024, a symbolic date since it corresponds to the commemoration of the death of national hero Patrice Lumumba. It will be a match against Zambia, a formidable team which will be a real test for the Leopards. The match will take place in San Pédro, one of the host cities of the competition.
The Leopards’ second match is scheduled for January 21, where they will face the Atlas Lions, the formidable Morocco, also in San Pédro. This will be a crucial match for the DRC, who will have to face a very competitive team.
Finally, the third and final match of the group stage will see the Leopards face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania on January 24, this time in Korhogo. This match will be decisive for the qualification of the Congolese team for the elimination phases of the competition.
It should be noted that DRC’s first two matches, against Zambia and Morocco, will take place in San Pédro, while the final match against Tanzania will take place in Korhogo.
For Congolese supporters, these matches will be crucial moments where their national team will have to show determination and talent to qualify for the elimination phases of CAN 2023. It is a highly anticipated competition and the Leopards will have to face a strong competition to achieve their goals.
In conclusion, DRC Leopards fans can now mark these dates on their calendar and prepare to support their team throughout the competition. Let’s hope that the Leopards will honor their country and offer us great moments of football during CAN 2023 in Ivory Coast.