AFCON 2027 qualifiers: DR Congo beat Sierra Leone to secure a third consecutive victory

Sébastien Desabre’s side beat Sierra Leone 3-1 on Thursday 12 November at the Stade des Martyrs, on Matchday 3 of the qualifiers.

DR Congo quickly took the lead. As early as the 4th minute, Yoane Wissa opened the scoring and got his side off to a flying start. Dominating proceedings, the Leopards extended their lead in the 35th minute through Samuel Moutoussamy, allowing DR Congo to go into the break two goals ahead.

In the second half, the Leopards continued in the same vein. Edo Kayembe scored the DR Congo’s third goal in the 58th minute, putting his team out of reach. Sierra Leone, however, managed to pull one back late in the game, thanks to Bekoe in the 83rd minute.

With this win, the DR Congo have recorded their third victory in as many matches in these qualifiers. The Leopards have thus consolidated their position in Group E and moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.