Zambia vs Congo DR, 2025 International Friendly

· International Friendly

Zambia

FT
0 - 2

Congo DR

21': Arthur Masuaku
72': Rocky Bushiri

About

Zambia are hosting Congo DR at Pinatar Arena, Murcia, Spain, starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
21': Goal! Zambia 0, Congo DR 1. Arthur Masuaku (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.
45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
45'+3': First Half ends, Zambia 0, Congo DR 1.
45': Second Half begins Zambia 0, Congo DR 1.
45': Substitution, Congo DR. Matthieu Epolo replaces Timothy Fayulu.
45': Substitution, Congo DR. Meschack Elia replaces Michel-Ange Balikwisha.
45': Substitution, Congo DR. Samuel Essende replaces Cédric Bakambu.
45': Substitution, Congo DR. Steve Kapuadi replaces Chancel Mbemba.
45': Substitution, Zambia. Joseph Sabobo replaces Pascal Phiri.
61': Substitution, Congo DR. Nathanaël Mbuku replaces Ngal'ayel Mukau.
67': Substitution, Zambia. Given Kalusa replaces David Simukonda.
67': Substitution, Zambia. Jack Lahne replaces Patson Daka.
72': Goal! Zambia 0, Congo DR 2. Rocky Bushiri (Congo DR) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku.
80': Substitution, Congo DR. Brian Cipenga replaces Théo Bongonda.
81': Substitution, Zambia. Eliya Mandanji replaces Kings Kangwa.
81': Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Fashion Sakala.
90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
90'+3': Second Half ends, Zambia 0, Congo DR 2.
0': Match ends, Zambia 0, Congo DR 2.

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue: Pinatar Arena
Location: Murcia, Spain

Line-Ups

Zambia (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Lawrence Mulenga (GK)
21	Dominic Chanda
4	Frankie Musonda
22	David Hamansenya
2	Mathews Banda
25	Owen Tembo
3	David Simukonda
10	Fashion Sakala
23	Pascal Phiri
20	Patson Daka
17	Kings Kangwa

Zambia Substitutes:

Given Kalusa, Eliya Mandanji, Lubambo Musonda, Wilson Chisala, Benson Sakala, Jack Lahne, Stoppila Sunzu, Kelvin Mwanza, Joseph Sabobo, Kennedy Musonda, Kabaso Chongo, Gift Mphande, Francis Mwansa.

Congo DR (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Timothy Fayulu (GK)
15	Rocky Bushiri
22	Chancel Mbemba
26	Arthur Masuaku
24	Gédéon Kalulu
6	Ngal'ayel Mukau
25	Edo Kayembe
18	Charles Pickel
17	Cédric Bakambu
27	Michel-Ange Balikwisha
10	Théo Bongonda

Congo DR Substitutes:

Nathanaël Mbuku, Axel Tuanzebe, Steve Kapuadi, Samuel Moutoussamy, Meschack Elia, Lionel Mpasi, Noah Sadiki, Matthieu Epolo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fiston Mayele, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Brian Cipenga, Samuel Essende.

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