The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a significant step towards qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) after defeating Sierra Leone 3-1 in a qualifier match. The match, which took place at the Martyrs of Kinshasa stadium, saw the Congolese team dominate the game from the start. Yoane Wissa opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
The Congolese team continued to press and Samuel Moutoussamy doubled the lead in the 35th minute, scoring his second goal for the national team. The team went into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead. The second half saw the Congolese maintain their dominance, with Edo Kayembe scoring the third goal in the 58th minute, following a cross from Arthur Masuaku.
Despite their comfortable lead, the Sierra Leone team managed to score a late consolation goal through Bekoe in the 83rd minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1. However, it was too little, too late, as the Congolese team held on to secure the win. This victory marks the third consecutive win for the DR Congo team, who have been under the guidance of coach Sébastien Desabre.
The match also saw the first start for Kevin Pedro in an official match for the Congolese national team. Yoane Wissa had a standout performance, scoring a goal and providing an assist, taking his tally to 15 goals and 9 assists under Desabre's coaching. The win has taken the DR Congo team to nine points from three matches, solidifying their position at the top of Group E.
With this win, the DR Congo team is well on its way to qualifying for the CAN 2027. Their next match is against Sierra Leone on November 17, 2026, at the El Abdi stadium in El Jadida, Morocco. A win in this match would take the Congolese team to 12 points from four matches, all but securing their qualification for the tournament.
Coach Sébastien Desabre's team has been impressive in their qualifiers so far, with a flawless record. The team's performance has been a testament to their hard work and dedication. The DR Congo team's fans are optimistic about their chances of qualifying for the CAN 2027, and a win in the next match would be a significant step towards achieving that goal.
The DR Congo team's journey to the CAN 2027 has been marked by impressive performances from players like Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy. With their current form, the team is expected to continue their winning streak and secure qualification for the tournament. The team's next match against Sierra Leone will be a crucial one, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see if they can continue their winning run.
Key points
- DR Congo secured a 3-1 win over Sierra Leone in CAN 2027 qualifiers.
- The win takes DR Congo to nine points from three matches, solidifying their position at the top of Group E.
- The team's next match is against Sierra Leone on November 17, 2026, at the El Abdi stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.
