2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon set for epic showdown in African playoffs
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon will compete in the...
DR Congo
2026 WCQ: Theo Bongonda sends DR Congo to play-offs
Theo Bongonda’s first-half strike proved decisive as the Democratic Republic of Congo sealed a crucial 1-0 victory over Sudan in...
DR Congo edge Sudan to reach World Cup qualifying playoffs
DR Congo kept their World Cup dream alive with a tense 1-0 victory over Sudan at the Martyrs Stadium in...
2026 World Cup: DR Congo seek crucial win over Sudan to keep pressure on Senegal
DR Congo will look to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive when they host Sudan in their final...
2026 WCQ: Senegal eye decisive win over Mauritania
Senegal enter their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Mauritania on Tuesday evening at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in...
CAF reveals latest standings for best runners-up in World Cup qualifying race
With just one round of fixtures left in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the race for the...
CAF confirms Morocco as host for 2026 World Cup African play-off tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Morocco will host the decisive African play-off tournament for the...
Senegalese goalkeeper Marc Diouf confirms Teungueth FC exit ahead of move to TP Mazembe
Senegalese goalkeeper Marc Diouf has officially announced his departure from Teungueth FC after six years with the club, confirming his...
Senegalese forward Jean Louis Diouf commits future to TP Mazembe with one-year contract extension
Senegalese forward Jean Louis Diouf has extended his stay with Congolese giants TP Mazembe after signing a one-year contract extension,...
2026 WCQ: DR Congo seek redemption against Togo
The Democratic Republic of Congo will face Togo in Lomé on Friday afternoon, with kick-off set for 13:00 GMT, in...
Cédric Bakambu hails Senegal after DR Congo defeat, keeps faith in World Cup hopes
Real Betis striker Cédric Bakambu praised Senegal’s strength and composure after DR Congo suffered a 3-2 defeat in the 2026...
DR Congo face crucial test after Cameroon win intensifies play-off race
Cameroon’s vital victory over Mauritius has tightened the battle for qualification, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo in a perilous...
FIFA hands Senegal official Abdoulaye Saydou Sow two-match ban after DR Congo clash
FIFA has suspended Senegalese football official Abdoulaye Saydou Sow for two matches and fined him $5,000 following incidents during the...
Africa’s giants in final push for 2026 World Cup spots: Egypt, Algeria and Ghana closing in
The battle for Africa’s remaining places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive chapter, with Egypt, Algeria,...
‘He has to prove himself’ – Deschamps challenges French-Congolese striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to earn France spot
France coach Didier Deschamps has challenged Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to prove he deserves a permanent spot in Les...
Cedric Bakambu vows to lead DR Congo back to World Cup after 51 years
Veteran striker Cedric Bakambu says he remains confident that the Democratic Republic of Congo can end their decades-long wait for...
Senegal and DR Congo set for final battle in World Cup qualifying race
Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo enter the decisive stage of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign locked in...
‘Simply fantastic’ – Bayern chief Eberl hails Belgian-Congolese coach Vincent Kompany’s stunning impact
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has hailed head coach Vincent Kompany for transforming the club’s fortunes, describing his impact...
Walid Sadi attends CAF General Assembly in Kinshasa
Algerian Football Federation president Walid Sadi has travelled to Kinshasa to attend the 47th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi ahead of CAF General Assembly
FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid a courtesy call on the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, during...