Cameroon 0-1 DR Congo, FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers: Mbemba's Late Strike Stuns Indomitable Lions

Underdogs Democratic Republic of Congo stunned Cameroon with a 1-0 win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF Qualifiers semi-final at Al-Barid Stadium. In a tightly contested affair at Rabat, the Leopards ultimately edged the Indomitable Lions courtesy of a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Chancel Mbemba. Both teams created chances to score, but DR Congo held firm to seal an unexpected win and move to the African play-offs, where they will face Nigeria. Cameroon, meanwhile, saw their bid for a ninth World Cup appearance come to an end.

Updated on: 14 November 2025 11:39 am

Updated on: 14 November 2025 11:39 am

Congo vs Cameroon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers-Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Congo's Aaron Wan-Bissaka challenges Cameroon's Arthur Avom Ebong during their FIFA 2026 soccer World Cup African qualifiers semi final, in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Congo vs Cameroon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers-Joris Kayembe

Congo's Joris Kayembe, left, and Cameroon's Etta Eyong battle for the ball during a World Cup qualifying soccer match against Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Congo vs Cameroon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers-Congo supporters

Congo supporters blow horns during a World Cup qualifying soccer match against Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Congo vs Cameroon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers-Congo starting 11

Congo's starting 11 pose for a group photo before a World Cup qualifying soccer match against Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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