DR Congo - Sierra Leone

DR Congo host Sierra Leone on 12 November 2026 for matchday 3 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification group stage. The two sides enter this contest with contrasting momentum as they look to assert their authority in Group E. DR Congo have enjoyed a productive start to their campaign, securing a 2-0 victory against Equatorial Guinea followed by a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe. Their recent history against Sierra Leone is also favourable, including a 3-1 win during their 2014 Africa Cup of Nations qualification meeting.

Conversely, Sierra Leone arrive searching for their first points of the group stage after a difficult start. They suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against Zimbabwe before falling 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea in their most recent fixture. While the visitors face a significant challenge to turn their form around, both teams know that securing a result here is vital for their standing in the group.