Comoros held to goalless draw by Congo in AFCON qualifier
The Coelacanths missed a chance to strengthen their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification bid after a 0-0 draw at home.
The Comoros national football team, known as the Coelacanths, drew 0-0 with Congo's Red Devils on Friday, November 13, at the Malouzini stadium. This result was a missed opportunity for the Comorian team, which had hoped to use its home advantage to improve its standing in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification race.
After a 1-0 victory against Namibia in September, the Comoros entered this third qualifying match aiming for a second consecutive home win. Congo, seeking its first win of the campaign, could not find the net either. The draw means Comoros earns one point, reaching four points from three matches, while Congo has two points.
The draw leaves the qualification race in Group G open. Before this match, Comoros was second in the group with three points, behind Cameroon. Congo had previously lost to Namibia 1-0 and drawn 1-1 with Cameroon.
Why it mattersComoros' football team earned one point in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match, leaving their chances of advancing open.