Kick-off: December 23, 2025, at 14:30.

In the opening round of the Africa Cup of Nations, the match DR Congo — Benin will take place at Al-Barid Stadium in Rabat. The teams have met in Group D three times, with the hosts winning on two occasions and one match ending in a draw. The teams last crossed paths during qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. For both sides, the opening match of the tournament is of key importance in the battle for a place in the knockout stage, especially given their current form.

DR Congo comes into the tournament in high spirits after its success at the previous Africa Cup of Nations, where it managed to reach the semifinals. The side coached by Sébastien Desabre has produced impressive results in recent matches, putting together a five-game winning streak. Particular attention should be paid to the hosts’ defense: over this victorious run, it has conceded just one goal. Despite failing to qualify directly for the FIFA World Cup, at the continental championship the team is rightly considered one of the favorites in its group.

Watch the DR Congo — Benin match online on MEGOGO on 23.12.2025. Benin is a rare guest in the final stages of the Africa Cup of Nations: for the national team, this will be only its fifth appearance in the tournament’s history. The visitors’ best achievement remains a quarterfinal finish in 2019. The team is coached by the experienced Gernot Rohr, who previously led Nigeria to medals at the tournament. However, the current form of the side is causing concern among fans: in its last two matches, it suffered heavy defeats to Nigeria and Burkina Faso with an aggregate score of 7–0. In the upcoming game, Benin will try to end its poor run and defeat its opponent for the first time in history. Watch the live broadcast of the DR Congo — Benin match online on MEGOGO on 23.12.2025.