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DR Congo will look to seal its place in the African Cup of Nations the round of 16 when they face Botswana in their final Group D encounter.

After following their victory against Benin with a draw against SenegalDR Congo will secure a place in the round of 16 if they improve Benin’s result against the Lions of Teranga.

Facing a Botswana team already eliminated after losing their first two matches, DR Congo will be confident of achieving this feat.

But the Leopards also have a chance to sealing first place in the group. For this to happen, DR Congo must improve on Senegal’s result against Benin.

Even if their fate is not entirely in their hands, coach Sébastien Desabre knows that it will take complete concentration for DR Congo to have a chance of finishing the group stage at the top of the table.

“We are progressing, that’s for sure,” Desabre said after the draw against Senegal.

“We recently faced two very strong African teams, and these kinds of matches help us to continue to improve our game and our intensity.

“Today we showed that DR Congo can stand up to the best team in Africa. Now we have to stay focused for the match against Botswana and aim for first place in the group.”

Team news for Botswana vs DR Congo

Arthur Masuaku could be rested for DR Congo after an injury against Senegal led to him being sent off.

Line-ups planned for the Botswana vs DR Congo match

Botswana: The goat; Velaphi, Galaolwe, Clients, Johnson; Paths, Engine; The rhinoceros, Ourbonique, in the Middle; They are people

DR Congo: Pain; Kayembe, tuanzebe, slice, wan-bissaka; Moutoussy, Sadiki, Mukau; Elia, Bongonda, Makambu

How to watch Botswana vs DR Congo

Botswana vs DR Congo kicks off at 7pm UK time. It can be watched via the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.

Statistics for the Botswana vs DR Congo match

• DR Congo has reached at least the quarter-finals in three of its last four CAN appearances.
• The Leopards have not lost since their 3-2 defeat to Senegal in September.
• DR Congo have conceded just two goals in the seven matches played since that match, keeping a clean sheet in five of them.