On Tuesday, March 28, Mauritania faces DR Congo in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Stade Cheikha Ould Bodiya in Nouakchott in an effort to avenge their loss last week. On Friday in Congo, the Leopards defeated the Lions of Chinguetti 3-1.
First-half objectives from Gael Kakuta and Cedric Bakambu had the hosts 2-0 up before the break before Yacoub Abeid maneuvered one back for Mauritania ten minutes into the restart. However, midway through the second half, Arthur Masuaku restored Congo’s two-goal advantage, handing Mauritania their first AFCON qualifier defeat.
However, with four points from three games, they remain ahead of the Leopards in Group I, whereas the latter are at the bottom with just three. However, Sudan beat Gabon 1-0 on Sunday (March 26) to move above Mauritania in the standings; however, with a victory, Amir Abdou’s team will move back into second place.
Prediction
Mauritania, which has never defeated Congo, will attempt to reclaim second place with a victory and revive their chances of qualifying.
The Leopards should give the hosts a hard time with their potent attacking unit and psychological advantage. Again, there ought to be goals, but anticipate a high-scoring draw.
Prediction: Mauritania beat DR Congo 2-2.
Head-to-Head
- DR Congo has won three of their last four games, while Mauritania has lost both of its previous encounters with them. The hosts have not lost in nine games.
- In their last five games, the hosts have scored.
- In their last four matches, Congo have scored three times.
- Aboubakar Kamara of Mauritania has scored two of his team’s last four goals, while the Leopards have given up goals in their last three AFCON qualifiers.
Team news
Congo DR is last in Group I before the third round of the AFCON qualifying tournament. They want to win for the first time, and the hosts can build on their superior H2H win over Mauritius to win this game. Congo DR has scored one goal and conceded three goals in the first two rounds of the AFCON qualifying tournament.
Mauritania is in charge of the Group prior to this trip to DR Congo. Regardless of their 1-0 loss in the African Countries Advocate the past break, they have commonly seemed, by all accounts, to be the predominant group in Gathering I, which additionally incorporates Gabon and Sudan. Mauritania has scored three goals and not conceded a single goal in the first two rounds.
The group drove by Sebastien Desabre has lost their last two qualifying matches. DR Congo suffered a humiliating defeat in Sudan, a 2-1 loss to Gabon, following an embarrassing execution. Because of these results, their coach was fired, giving the new French coach a chance.
Lineup
| Congo DR | ||
| G | 23 | Jöel Kiassumbua |
| D | 22 | Chancel Mbemba Mangulu |
| D | 26 | Arthur Masuaku |
| D | 12 | Mukoko Amale |
| M | 14 | Gaël Kakuta |
| D | 18 | Merveille Bope Bokadi |
| M | 6 | Aaron Tshibola |
| M | 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
| A | 17 | Cédric Bakambu |
| A | 20 | Yoane Wissa |
| A | 13 | Meschak Elia |
| Mauritania | ||
| G | 16 | Babacar Niasse |
| D | 13 | Birama Ndoye |
| D | 5 | Lamine Ba |
| D | 3 | Yacoub Aly Abeid |
| D | 2 | K. Diaw |
| D | 20 | Ibrahima Keita |
| M | 7 | El-Hadji Ba |
| M | 6 | Guessouma Fofana |
| M | 18 | Moctar Sidi El Hacen El Ide |
| A | 27 | Aboubakar Kamara |
| A | 10 | Idrissa Thiam |
Betting Tips
Result: Goals that go over or under 2.5: Both teams to score over 2.5: Yes
Where to watch
Available on Eurosport app.