The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, the Leopards, have set a goal to win all six matches in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualification campaign. According to the team's manager, Sébastien Desabre, the objective is to secure 12 points to qualify directly for the tournament. The Leopards are confident, having started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on September 24, 2026, at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.
Desabre made the statement during a press conference in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of his team's match against the Zimbabwe national team on September 28, 2026. The Leopards are in Group E, alongside Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe. The team's manager emphasized that their primary objective is to qualify directly for the CAN 2027, which will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
The Leopards' first match against Equatorial Guinea was a convincing win, with goals from captain Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa. The team will face Zimbabwe on September 28, 2026, in Harare, followed by matches against Sierra Leone on November 11, 2026, and November 15, 2026. Their remaining matches are against Equatorial Guinea on March 24, 2027, and Zimbabwe on March 28, 2027.
The DR Congo team is determined to make a strong impression in the qualification campaign. With a convincing win in their first match, the Leopards are looking to build on their momentum. Sébastien Desabre's experience and tactical acumen will be crucial in the team's quest to qualify for the CAN 2027.
The CAN 2027 qualification campaign is heating up, with several teams vying for a spot in the tournament. The Leopards will need to maintain their form and secure wins in their remaining matches to achieve their goal of qualifying directly. The team's fans are optimistic about their chances, given their strong performance in the first match.
The DR Congo team's matches in the CAN 2027 qualification campaign are as follows: September 24, 2026, - RD Congo 2 - 0 Guinée Équatoriale; September 28, 2026 - Zimbabwe - RD Congo; November 11, 2026 - RD Congo - Sierra Leone; November 15, 2026 - Sierra Leone - RD Congo; March 24, 2027 - Guinée Équatoriale - RD Congo; March 28, 2027 - RD Congo – Zimbabwe.
With their sights set on securing 12 points, the Leopards will need to be at their best in the remaining matches. The team's determination and focus will be key to achieving their goal of qualifying directly for the CAN 2027.
Key points
- DR Congo aims to win all six matches in their CAN 2027 qualification campaign.
- The Leopards have started their campaign strongly, with a 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.
- The team's manager, Sébastien Desabre, is confident about their chances of qualifying directly for the CAN 2027.
