AFCON 2027 qualifiers: CAF authorises 18,000 fans at the Stade des Martyrs for DR Congo v Sierra Leone

Good news for the DR Congo. Whilst the match against Sierra Leone was initially scheduled to be played behind closed doors, the Leopards will finally be able to play in front of their fans on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has authorised 18,000 supporters to attend the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa for this fixture, scheduled for Thursday 12 November. The decision was announced by the DR Congo’s Ministry of Sport.

This authorisation comes as a relief for the Congolese national team, which will now be able to benefit from the support of its home crowd for this crucial fixture in the race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Although the match will not be played in front of a full house, the Leopards will be able to count on some of their fans to spur the team on to victory.