AFCON 2025: Ethiopia takes on Tanzania, Guinea battles DR Congo

By Robert Mutasi

The AFCON 2025 continues tonight with two very important group-stage games.

Ethiopia will take on Tanzania at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, DR Congo, while Guinea will take on the host nation, DR Congo, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Ethopia are under pressure to turn their fortunes around in this game as the team have found it tough of late, managing just a draw and three losses in the last four outings.

Their most recent match ended in a draw, offering them a glimmer of hope as they seek to regain form.

Coming into this clash, Tanzania has a slightly better record with one win and one draw in the last three games.

The victory was hard-won and also showcased the capability of the team to cash in on opportunities.

The fans are expected to electrify the Stade des Martyrs as the teams come into this match for an amazing contest.

Both sides have a history of tussles characterized by closely contested matches, and tonight's fixture is expected to take a similar turn.

Tanzania will look to utilize their attacking tendencies, while Ethiopia will attempt to firm up the back and try catching them on a counterattack.

Later tonight, Guinea faces the stern test of DR Congo at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

With this momentum in their camp, Guinea hopes to assert its authority in the group.

Blessed with an energetic midfield and disciplined defense, Guinea will look to outmaneuver opponents in what promises to be an intriguing affair.

Coming into this competition, though, hosts DR Congo certainly have all the pressure on them.

Playing in front of their home crowd, the Leopards will be determined to deliver a statement win.

Backed by an experienced roster mixed with some emerging stars, local hope rests on home advantage and attacking depth to get a crucial three points.

Both games are important in regard to dynamics in groups, as teams are scrambling for a place in the knockout stages.

In every corner of the continent, fans will be glued to their screens, starved for the drama, skill, and passion of AFCON.

Tonight, all eyes will be on Kinshasa and Abidjan as the road to glory at AFCON 2025 trudges on.