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DR Congo Eyes AFCON Lead vs. Struggling Sierra Leone
12 Nov
Summary
- DR Congo leads Group E with a three-point advantage.
- Sierra Leone lost their first two AFCON qualifying matches.
- DR Congo has won all three previous encounters against Sierra Leone.
DR Congo is set to face Sierra Leone at the Stade des Martyrs on Thursday as the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continue. DR Congo, currently leading Group E by three points, has secured victories in their initial two qualifying matches. Following their early success, the team experienced a downturn with a loss and a draw in recent friendly matches.
Conversely, Sierra Leone enters this match under considerable pressure, having lost both of their opening AFCON qualifying games. A narrow defeat against Zimbabwe was followed by a 1-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea. This upcoming fixture represents a significant challenge for Sierra Leone against a DR Congo side that has won their last 10 out of 12 AFCON qualifying matches.
The head-to-head record heavily favors DR Congo, who have won all three previous meetings against Sierra Leone, scoring eight goals and conceding only one. Their last encounter in September 2022 resulted in a 3-0 victory for DR Congo. DR Congo is aiming for their third consecutive Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
