Zimbabwe vs DRC: What time is kick-off and where can fans watch?

Zimbabwe will return to home soil on Monday when the Warriors host the Democratic Republic of Congo in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The Group E clash will be played at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, with both teams looking to build on winning starts to their qualification campaigns.

Zimbabwe opened their campaign with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Sierra Leone, while DR Congo defeated Equatorial Guinea 2-0.

What time is Zimbabwe vs DRC?

Zimbabwe will face DR Congo on Monday, 28 September, at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:00pm Zimbabwe time.

The fixture is the second matchday of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with both sides entering the game on three points.

DR Congo currently sit at the top of Group E on goal difference after their 2-0 victory, while Zimbabwe are second following their comeback win over Sierra Leone.

Where can fans watch Zimbabwe vs DRC?

Fans who cannot make it to the National Sports Stadium will be able to follow the match live on SuperSport.

SuperSport’s schedule lists the Zimbabwe-DR Congo AFCON qualifier on SuperSport Africa ROA and SuperSport PSL, with coverage beginning shortly before the match.

SuperSport also promoted the fixture on its social media platforms, telling fans that the AFCON qualifiers involving Zimbabwe, DR Congo, Tunisia and Botswana would be available to watch live on the broadcaster.

Zimbabwe return home after five years

The match carries added significance for Zimbabwe as it marks the Warriors’ return to playing an international match at home after a five-year absence.

Renovations and the National Sports Stadium’s failure to meet international standards forced Zimbabwe to host previous home matches outside the country, with South Africa among the countries used as an alternative venue.

The Warriors will therefore have the opportunity to play in front of home supporters again as they attempt to take control of Group E.

The match is also an early battle between the two teams that won their opening qualifiers, making the result important in the race for the top two positions in the group.