DRC football teams face friendly draw and upcoming qualifiers

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) national football team recently concluded a friendly double-header against Uganda in Johannesburg. After losing the first match 2-0, the Leopards secured a 1-1 draw in the second encounter. Nathanaël Mbuku opened the scoring for the DRC in the 54th minute, but James Bogere equalized for Uganda in the 91st minute. Coach Sébastien Desabre used these matches to evaluate new players.

In other football developments, the DRC U23 team is preparing for a decisive qualification match for the 2027 AFCON against Mauritania. Following a loss in the first leg in Nouakchott, midfielder Noah Makanza expressed confidence that the squad can achieve a comeback in Lubumbashi.

Additionally, historical data highlights the competitive rivalry between the DRC and Equatorial Guinea ahead of their upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures. Since 2012, the DRC holds a slight advantage in official confrontations with two wins to one, including a penalty shootout victory during the 2015 AFCON bronze medal match.