DR Congo beats Sierra Leone 3-1 in Kinshasa in CAN 2027 qualifier
Yoane Wissa scored in the fourth minute as the Leopards kept up pressure on the Leone Stars at the Martyrs stadium.
DR Congo beat Sierra Leone 3-1 on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa, in the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Yoane Wissa scored in the fourth minute, and the Leopards dominated the visitors for most of the first half.
Samuel Moutoussamy made it 2-0 about 30 minutes later, from a pass by Wissa. The score stayed 2-0 at half-time. Early in the second half, Sierra Leone's goalkeeper I. Sesay deflected a shot by B. Cipenga, and Edo Kayembe scored DR Congo's third goal in the 58th minute.
Sierra Leone scored a late consolation goal, making the final score 3-1. Radio Okapi reported that the heavy scoreline appeared to dishearten the Leone Stars on the pitch.
Why it mattersThe win moves DR Congo a step closer to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, with the next qualifiers still to decide the group standings.