All eyes of African football fans are on the Moroccan capital, Rabat,
where the Democratic Republic of Congo national team kicks off its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign
with a tough match against Benin in a game of great historical and technical significance, within Group D.
The match represents a true test for the ambitions of the Congolese “Leopards” as they seek to break their opening-match curse.
Meanwhile, the Benin national team enters the match depleted but clings to its dream of causing an upset.
Date of the DR Congo vs. Benin match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The DR Congo vs. Benin match will be held on:
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
This is part of the first round of the group stage
of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations being held in Morocco.
Match time for DR Congo vs. Benin according to Arab countries
The match will kick off at the following times:
• 1:30 PM Morocco time
• 2:30 PM Algeria and Tunisia time
• 3:30 PM Egypt and Libya time
• 4:30 PM Saudi Arabia and Qatar time
• 5:30 PM UAE time
Venue for the DR Congo vs. Benin match:
The match will be played on the following pitch:
This is one of the stadiums hosting matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and it features a good pitch and modern facilities.
Channels broadcasting the DR Congo vs. Benin match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The match will be officially broadcast on:
· beIN Sports 2 HD
The exclusive broadcaster of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Where can I watch the DR Congo vs. Benin match live?
You can watch the match live through:
Viewers outside the broadcast region can also use VPN services to access the official broadcast platforms, provided they have an active subscription.
Live Stream of the DR Congo vs. Benin Match – Minute-by-Minute Coverage
The live broadcast of the match begins approximately 30 minutes before kickoff, featuring an analytical studio with a panel of expert analysts, including:
• Technical Analysis
• Lineup Presentation
• Goals and Key Moments
• Live Match Statistics
Predicted DR Congo Lineup Against Benin
DR Congo – 4-3-3 Formation:
• Goalkeeper: Lionel Mbassi
• Defense: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Chancel Mbemba – Axel Tuanzebe – Arthur Masuaku
• Midfield: Charles Bekele – Noah Mokuo – Ngoya Sadiki
• Attack: Meshack Elia – Cédric Bakambu – Nathan M’Poku
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