Two-time African champions Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had 25 shots on goal in their 1-1 draw with Zambia in Group F in San Pedro.
AFCON 2023 : Zambia hold neighbours DR Congo in 1-1 draw
Theo Bongonda of the DRC shoots during the CAN 2023 Group F
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Kings Kangwa opened the scoring for Zambia in the 23rd on a decisive pass from Patson Daka . the DRC equalized four minutes later, on a cross from Cédric Bakambu for Yoane Wissa.
Zambia's Lawrence Mulenga was the busier of the two goalkeepers, with the DRC pushing hard for a second goal. Stuttgart striker Silas Katompa Mvumpa came close to scoring in added time but was unable to put the ball in the net for the "Leopards" .