A few hours later, lights will be shed on Cairo Stadium, where Pharaohs will play their second game against DR Congo in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. SEE highlights Egypt's history against Leopards.
The seven-time title holders played against DR Congo on 11 occasions, but the Pharaohs had the upper hand throughout history. Egypt managed to secure the victory on eleven occasions, while the Leopards won only one game. The three other confrontations ended in draws.
Pharaohs scored 23 goals, while DR Congo managed to hit Egypt’s net 12 times before.
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Egypt Vs. DR Congo (6-3)
The first game between both teams was in 1970 AFCON when Egypt managed to snatch a narrow victory over DR Congo (1.-0).
Ali Abu Gresha, former Pharaohs’ midfielder, was the first Egyptian player to hit Leopards’ net, while former Al-Ahly forward Mohamed Nagi Gedo was the last one to score against DR Congo.
It is worth mentioning that Egypt, the Africa Cup of Nations' most successful side with seven previous titles, managed to defeat Zimbabwe with unanswered one goal in the opening match, while Uganda earned a 2-0 victory over DR Congo. This win put Uganda's Cranes top of Group A in one-goal difference from Pharaohs.
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AFCON 2006, Egypt Vs. DR Congo (4-1)
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