First shot is DR Congo's. A headed clearance lands to Tresor Mputu outside the box and the veteran hits a sweet first-time volley which is saved by Mohamed El Shenawy.

A good run by Egypt's Mahmoud Trezeguet to cut in from the left but he runs out of steam in the box. For a moment it looked set to be a repeat of his goal against Zimbabwe.

Here we go. Can Egypt find the win that will put them into the last 16?

DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge: "Losing the first match was difficult for us, but we have to forget that now. We resumed our training and are focused on our match which is very important.

"Against Uganda we made some mistakes and we were not competitive enough to win. We worked on our defects.

"Egypt is a different match and we will have a new strategy as we need to win. It’s going to be a very difficult game for us but we will do our best.

"We will play to have the best result despite the fact that Egypt is playing at home. We will not adopt a defensive method because we want to qualify."

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Egypt coach Javier Aguirre: "We are ready to face DR Congo. All the players are ready physically and technically.

"We respect DR Congo much and have done our homework studying them. Our target is the three points to qualify to the next round. Against Zimbabwe we had many chances but only scored once. We are working on correcting our mistakes.

"DR Congo could have done more in their first game, same for us against Zimbabwe. I hope we could have a better performance.

"We are a team and we don’t rely on a single play."

National anthems playing in Cairo, where it is 32C at almost 22:00.

Egypt made a winning start against Zimbabwe on Friday but the hosts will be looking to improve on their opening-day performance in Cairo.

The Pharaohs dominated for large spells but failed to trouble Zimbabwe goalkeeper Edmore Sibanda on a regular basis.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was uncharacteristically profligate, missing the target with a number of promising opportunities prior to Mahmoud Trezeguet's winner.

DR Congo lost their opener 2-0 as Uganda claimed their first Africa Cup of Nations win in 41 years.

BBC Arabic sports reporter Sarah Mohsen: "Ihab Leheta, the Egyptian national team’s director said that he has received videos this morning related to Amr Warda, the Egyptian player.

"And in turn he sent it to Egypt’s coach Javier Aguirre and in a few minutes the decision was made. The player was dismissed from the squad over these videos.

"The allegations are not confirmed yet, and the video is not verified. On the other side, Warda denied these allegations saying he’s not the person portrayed in the video.

"So, Egypt is now down to 22 players and this could affect the Egyptian team on the technical side. Today’s match is critical. The players have to be prepared physically and mentally to advance from the group stage."

In dramatic scenes, Egypt sent midfielder Amr Warda home this morning for disciplinary reasons.

The 25-year-old, who plays for Greek club PAOK, was withdrawn "to maintain discipline, commitment and concentration" - according to Egypt's FA.

"Social media conversations between Warda and many women were released after Egypt's game against Zimbabwe," said BBC Arabic reporter Mohamed Qoutb.

The 25-year-old was used as a substitute in their opening game.

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Earlier today, Uganda drew 1-1 with Zimbabwe to move to the top of Group A above Egypt.

Taking place at the same venue as tonight's game, the Cairo International Stadium, it was a game which will be remembered for several absolute sitters being missed.

Read the match report here.

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Egypt name the same XI who beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in the tournament opener. Defender Ahmed Hegazi has recovered from a head injury in time to play.

Mohamed Salah starts as you'd expect.

DR Congo make FIVE changes from the side who lost to Uganda. Birmingham City midfielder Jacques Maghoma, Jonathan Bolingi, Tresor Mputu, Wilfred Moke and Ngonda Muzinga are in.

West Ham's Arthur Masuaku and Everton's Yannick Bolasie are among the five to drop out.

Egypt: Mohamed El Shenawy, Elmohamady, Ashraf, Alaa, Hegazi, Elneny, Hamed, Said, Salah, Trezeguet, Mohsen. Subs: Ahmed El Shenawy, El Mohamady, Gaber, Ghazal, Soliman, Ayman, Kamel, Hamdy, Kouka, Warda, Emad, Genesh.

DR Congo: Matampi, Mpeko, Muzinga, Luyindama, Tisserand, Mputu, Moke, Bokadi, Bolingi, Maghoma, Bakambu. Subs: Mossi, Ungenda, Akolo, Mulumbu, M'Poku, Bolasie, Elia, Masuaku, Assombalonga, Shabani, Mbemba, Mandanda.

Nigeria became the first team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 earlier today. Can hosts Egypt become the second? They play DR Congo.