World Cup 2026 (Q): With Bakambu, DR Congo wins against South Sudan

In the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, DR Congo dominated South Sudan with a 1-0 victory on Friday.

DR Congo is steadily progressing towards the 2026 World Cup. Against South Sudan, Sébastien Desabre's men clinched the win with the final score at 1-0. The teams were nearing halftime when Theo Bongonda scored the opening goal for the Leopards. Returning from the break, DR Congo managed to maintain their lead until the end of the match.

Cédric Bakambu contributed to DR Congo's success this Friday against South Sudan. The Real Betis player, who did not start the match, came on in the 79th minute while his team was already leading 1-0. The former Villarreal striker made several offensive attempts without much success. However, his presence was a significant asset in managing the final minutes of the game. To recall, DR Congo is 2nd in the provisional standings of Group B with 10 points. South Sudan is 5th with 2 points.

Lydiane N'Po |

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