The Democratic Republic of Congo triumphed over Equatorial Guinea 2-0 in their opening match of Group E in the AFCON 2027 qualifying tournament, held at the vibrant Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte on Thursday.
The first goal came from Chancel Mbemba, who skillfully directed a powerful header from the center of the box into the bottom left corner of the net. This impressive play was set up by Nathanaël Mbuku, who delivered a precise cross following a well-executed set piece.
Dominating the match, the hosts displayed a combination of determination and skill, although they missed several opportunities to score in the opening twenty minutes.
They eventually extended their lead to 2-0 when Yoane Wissa found the net with a stunning left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing the ball neatly into the bottom right corner.
This victory not only showcased Congo DR’s prowess but also positioned them at the top of Group E, as they prepare to watch Sierra Leone face off against Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the El Jadida stadium in Morocco.
Thursday, 24 September 2026 – Results and Fixtures
- Group G: Namibia 1-0 Congo
- Group E: DR Congo 2-0 Equatorial Guinea
- Group F: Mauritania 3-1 Central African Republic
- Group H: Libya 2-2 Botswana
- Group C: Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana – 19h00
- Group E: Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe – 19h00
- Group G: Cameroon vs Comoros – 19h00
- Group H: Tunisia vs Uganda – 19h00
Friday, 25 September 2026 – All times GMT
- Group L: Tanzania vs Guinea-Bissau – 13h00
- Group A: Niger vs Lesotho – 15h00
- Group B: Malawi vs South Sudan – 16h00
- Group C: The Gambia vs Somalia – 16h00
- Group I: Togo vs Burundi – 16h00
- Group J: Sudan vs Ethiopia – 16h00
- Group K: Rwanda vs Liberia – 16h00
- Group L: Nigeria vs Madagascar – 16h00
- Group A: Morocco vs Gabon – 19h00
- Group B: Egypt vs Angola – 19h00
- Group F: Burkina Faso vs Benin – 19h00
- Group I: Algeria vs Zambia – 19h00
- Group J: Senegal vs Mozambique – 19h00
- Group K: Mali vs Cape Verde – 19h00
Saturday, 26 September 2026 – All times GMT
- Group D: Kenya vs Eritrea – 13h00
- Group D: South Africa vs Guinea – 16h00
