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How to watch Congo DR vs. Guinea online for free

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TL;DR: Stream Congo DR vs. Guinea in AFCON for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The Africa Cup of Nations has been full of surprises. If anyone was able to correctly predict the teams left in the quarter-finals, we would like to talk to them about lottery tickets.

What has been more predictable is the level of entertainment provided by this tournament. You never know what's going to happen next, and that makes for a very watchable competition. And you can see for yourself without spending anything.

If you want to watch Congo DR vs. Guinea for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Congo DR vs. Guinea?

Congo DR vs. Guinea kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Feb. 2. This fixture takes place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium.

How to watch Congo DR vs. Guinea for free

The match between Congo DR and Guinea will be broadcast live on BBC Three, with coverage starting from 7:50 p.m. GMT on Feb. 2. You can also live stream this fixture for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These powerful tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Access BBC iPlayer to stream AFCON 2023 by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Congo DR vs. Guinea for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch key AFCON knockout games before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Congo DR vs. Guinea for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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