DR Congo players offered $1m each to defeat Cameroon in crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier

President of DR Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has pledged a jaw-dropping $1 million bonus to each member of the national team if they defeat Cameroon in their upcoming clash in 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match.

The high-stakes match could propel the Leopards into the intercontinental playoffs and one step closer to a long-awaited return to football’s biggest stage.

The promise has sent a wave of excitement through the Congolese camp.

Sources close to the team reveal that the President personally delivered the message, aiming to ignite belief and underscore the significance of the moment.

For DR Congo, this isn’t just another match, it’s a chance to rewrite history.

“This is more than football; it’s about national pride,” said one official.

The players now face a challenge that could define their careers and their country’s sporting legacy.

As anticipation builds for the showdown, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A win would not only edge DR Congo closer to World Cup qualification but also turn each player into a millionaire overnight.

The match between Cameroon and DR Congo will be played on Thursday, November 13, and will kick off at 7 pm.