In a tightly contested 2026 World Cup qualifier at Stade des Martyrs, DR Congo edged out South Sudan 1-0, thanks to a first half goal from Theo Bongonda on Friday afternoon.
The Leopards dominated possession but struggled to break through South Sudan’s resolute defense. As the clock ticked into halftime, Theo Bongonda seized his moment, firing a clinical shot past the Bright Stars’ goalkeeper Majak Mawith to ignite the Kinshasa crowd. The second half saw DR Congo maintain their lead, with goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud thwarting South Sudan’s rare attacking advances.
Despite a spirited effort from South Sudan, they couldn’t find an equalizer, leaving DR Congo to claim three vital points.
Group B Standings: Sudan leads with 10 points, followed by DR Congo (10), Senegal (8), Togo (3), South Sudan (2), and Mauritania (1).
Next Games: DR Congo faces Mauritania away on March 25, 2025, while South Sudan hosts Sudan on the same date, both crucial clashes in the race for qualification.
