Cameroon hosted DR Congo within the semi‑remaining of the CAF World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff beneath the floodlights of Al‑Barid Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on thirteenth November 2025.
The match was a part of the World Cup Qualifiers CAF stage, Softfootball experiences. After a tense 90 minutes, DR Congo got here out with a victorious 1–0 thereby securing a spot in Sunday’s playoff remaining in opposition to Nigeria.
Within the first 45 minutes, Cameroon’s Charles Baleba earned a foul and Chancel Mbemba adopted with a foul of his personal 5 minutes later. Félix Magri additionally acquired a foul at 25 minutes.
Regardless of just a few half‑possibilities, each defenses held agency which ultimately ended with 0–0 at halftime. Initially of the second half, Cameroon pressed early. Nicolas Tolo dedicated a foul for DR Congo at 57 minutes.
As full‑time approached, the sport took a dramatic flip as a nook taken by Brian Kibambe Cipenga discovered Chancel Mbemba on the far publish and the defender headed dwelling within the first minute of stoppage time. DR Congo rejoiced over the 0-1 objective.
The Indomitable Lions pushed for an equaliser within the dying moments however couldn’t discover their method into Lionel Mpasi’s internet. This was the primary official match in Morocco after Barcelona’s new 4‑12 months, multi‑million‑euro sponsorship take care of DR Congo.
The match lastly got here to an finish with DR Congo securing their 0-1 victory. The Leopards superior gracefully to face Nigeria within the playoff remaining on Sunday, whereas Cameroon exited with delight after a disciplined defensive exhibit.
CAF additionally made an official announcement on their verified X deal with that DR Congo will face Nigeria subsequent within the playoffs remaining. They posted:
Notably, DR Congo’s victory was constructed on a stable defensive effort and a single second of brilliance from Mbemba.
