CAN 2027: The full schedule for DR Congo in the qualifiers

Africa 22 May 2026 at 06:18

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

DR Congo has been drawn into Group E in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2027) qualifiers, alongside Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe.

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Led by their World Cup-experienced players, the Leopards appear well-equipped to dominate their group against manageable opponents.

DR Congo's schedule for CAN 2027

Matchday 1 (September 21 – October 6, 2026): DR Congo vs. Equatorial Guinea

Matchday 2 (September 21 – October 6, 2026): Zimbabwe vs. DR Congo

Matchday 3 (November 9 – 17, 2026): DR Congo vs. Sierra Leone

Matchday 4 (November 9 – 17, 2026): Sierra Leone vs. DR Congo

Matchday 5 (March 22 – 30, 2027): Equatorial Guinea vs. DR Congo

Matchday 6 (March 22 – 30, 2027): DR Congo vs. Zimbabwe

DR Congo's record at the CAN

The Congolese national team has won the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) twice in its history, specifically in the 1968 and 1974 editions.

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