Welcome to Eurosport's LIVE commentary of the African Cup of Nations quarter-final between great rivals Congo and DR Congo. Stay tuned for team news.

The two sides have played 35 times, with DR Congo winning 15, losing 10 and drawing 10 against Congo. The African neighbours have met three times in Afcon with DR Congo winning 3-0 in 1968 and 2-0 in 1972 before Congo turned the tables in 1974 with a 2-1 victory.

Congo have the first attempt at goal but Bouka Moutou's shot is struck a mile over the bar.

And we're underway!

This is what football is all about. Both countries share the same name and border and they live for the game. Prepare for a passionate, drama-filled contest this afternoon with both teams desperate for a place in the last four of the competition. Kick-off in five minutes.

This well written article sums up the intense rivalry between the two countries...

DR Congo are without captain Youssouf Mulumbi who is carrying a hamstring injury. Elsewhere, coach Florent Ibenge names a strong side with Jeremy Bokila, who scored the equaliser against Tunisia in a 1-1 draw to seal progression from the group stage, hoping to impress in attack today once again. They have not yet won in this year's competition, relying on three draws to qualify, and they will have to be on top form to overcome their rivals today.

Thievy Bifouma, who has scored two goals in the tournament so far, starts up front for Congo and will be the man to watch out for. The 1972 AFCON champions have been in good form in this year's competition, collecting seven points, but it will count for nothing if they are dumped out here.

CONGO: Mafoumbi, Bouka Moutou, Bissiki, Baudry, Moubhibo, N'Dinga, Oniangue, Babele, Dore, Bifouma Koulossa, Litsingi. Subs: N'Ganga, N'Ganga, M'boussy, Ondama, Gandze, Douniama, Massa, Malonga, Malonga, Binguila, Ndzila, Mavoungou. /// DR CONGO: Muteba, Zakuani, Mbemba Mangulu, Mongongu, Issama Mpeko, Kasusula, Makiadi, Bokila, Cedrick, Mbokani Bezua, Bolasie. Subs: Oualembo, Munganga, Mulumbu, Kage, Kebano, Mabele, Kabananga, Kimwaki, Kudimbana, Mabidi, Mubele, Mandanda.