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DR CONGO take on a tricky Cape Verde in Ebebiyin today in search of a win that will take them one step closer to the 2015 Africa Cup quarterfinals. DR Congo and Cape Verde are tied on one point following opening day 1-1 draws against Zambia and Tunisia respectively on January 18 in Ebebiyin. The Leopards head into their penultimate Group B match seeking a stepping stone to their first quarterfinal appearance since 2006.

Cape Verde on the other hand are targeting to continue on their current high-flying pace that fueled them to their first Africa Cup appearance two years ago that they capped with a memorable quarterfinal debut at the 2013 tournament in South Africa.

The Blue Sharks have never beaten DR Congo who defeated The Blue Sharks 2-1 and drew 1-1 in a 2006 Fifa World Cup Group Two qualifier ten years ago.

Cape Verde coach Rui Aguas said his side must improve after earning a rugged draw against Tunisia last Sunday.

“We are paying all the attention on this match against Congo. We know it will be difficult, they are a very good side, we want to progress in this competition like any other team,” Aguas said.

“The first game against Tunisia was difficult but I think we should have won had we taken our chances in the first half when we created so many chances, I hope this time we can utilise our chances.”

Meanwhile, DR Congo know they must now turn their dominating show they produced against Zambia into three points today ahead of an even bigger fish to catch on January 26 against Tunisia in their final Group B match.

“I think every team in the group is tough,” said DR Congo and West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu.

“We will work hard and prepare for the next game against Cape Verde which will be very important for us.” — SuperSport