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S. Africa keeper shootout hero again to finish 3rd
South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast when they edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Saturday.
Congo DR
Soccer
Congo DR determined to end AFCON on a high for conflict-scarred country
Congo DR players and staff are driven by a desire to bring joy to their conflict-scarred nation
Soccer
How Ivory Coast went from the cusp of elimination to the AFCON final
ESPN's Colin Udoh examines how Ivory Coast lost two group stage games, but still find themselves in the AFCON final against Nigeria on Sunday.
Soccer
Ivory Coast make AFCON final after firing coach
Sebastien Haller sent hosts Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final as they beat Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's semi-final.
Congo DR
Soccer
Congo DR forgoes anthem for show of solidarity
Congo DR players opted to make a show of solidarity instead of singing their national anthem ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against Ivory Coast in Abidjan
Soccer
Will Ivory Coast's 'remarkable' run at AFCON come to an end vs. DR Congo?
Ed Dove & Leonard Solms preview Ivory Coast's semifinal clash against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Soccer
Congo DR beat Guinea to reach AFCON semifinals
The Democratic Republic of Congo came from a goal behind to beat Guinea 3-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium on Friday and join Nigeria in the last four.
Soccer
Are DR Congo the surprise package from AFCON?
Gab & Juls react to DR Congo's penalty shootout win over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Soccer
Congo DR keeper nets PK to oust Egypt at AFCON
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal missed his penalty in the shootout as the Democratic Republic of Congo claimed an epic 8-7 victory following a tense 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in San Pedro on Sunday.
Soccer
Congo DR advance to AFCON last-16 after draw
The Democratic Republic of Congo have set up a last-16 clash with record seven-time winners Egypt after playing to a 0-0 draw with Tanzania in their final Africa Cup of Nations Group F fixture on Wednesday.
Africa Cup of Nations
CAF to probe Morocco-DRC racism allegations
CAF have launched an investigation following accusations of racist abuse following a post-match altercation between Congo's Chancel Mbemba and Morocco head coach Walid Regragui.
Chancel Mbemba
Soccer
Mbemba abused online after Congo AFCON draw
Congo captain Chancel Mbemba was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse on social media after leading his team to a 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Soccer
AFCON favourites Morocco drop points to Congo
Morocco had settle for a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash on Sunday.
Soccer
Congo DR miss chances in draw with Zambia
The Democratic Republic of Congo squandered a number of chances in a 1-1 draw with Zambia, who took the lead thanks to quick-thinking before being swiftly pegged back in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday.
News
DR Congo make winning start to WC qualifying
Yoane Wissa netted the opening goal to set the Democratic Republic of Congo up for a 2-0 home win over Mauritania on the opening day of African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Wednesday.
News
DR Congo, Mauritania, Mozambique reach AFCON
DR Congo, Mauritania and Mozambique qualified for the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with wins on Saturday, but the games were overshadowed by the earthquake in Morocco that killed more than 1,000 people.
Soccer
Morocco brush aside DR Congo to book World Cup berth
Morocco qualified for this year's World Cup in Qatar after Azzedine Ounahi netted a double as they overcame first-half injuries to beat DR Congo.
Soccer
Morocco snatch equaliser to take advantage in WC playoff
Morocco fought back to earn a 1-1 draw away against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first leg of their World Cup playoff in Kinshasa.
Soccer
Predicting which big African names will miss out on Qatar
The 10 African teams still standing in the race for Qatar will be cut down to five in the last round of qualifiers. Which big players will miss out?
Soccer
Which five teams will represent Africa at the World Cup in Qatar?
ESPN's Ed Dove predicts the winners of the World Cup qualifying playoffs, and rues the draw that will see either Salah or Mane miss out on Qatar.
Soccer
South Africa's World Cup hopes dashed by Ghana
South Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign came to end after losing at Ghana 1-0, with the hosts advancing to the March playoffs.
Soccer
What's still at stake for Nigeria, Ghana, SA in World Cup qualifiers
What's at stake in the final two gameweeks of African World Cup qualifying round two, as the continent's top sides battle to go to Qatar 2022.
Silas Katompa Mvumpa
Soccer
How Stuttgart's Silas made it to the Bundesliga under a false identity
The 21-year-old Silas Wamangituka dazzled in his rookie Bundesliga season with VfB Stuttgart. Only problem? That wasn't his name, or his age.
African Nations Championship
Morocco, DRC set for deep CHAN runs
The African Nations Championship kicks off in Cameroon this weekend, with Africa's best home-based players contesting the biennial tournament.
Vincent Kompany
Soccer
DRC duo to pile more misery on Kompany's Anderlecht?
Standard Leige's Merveille Bokadi and Paul Jose M'Poku will look to make sure Vincent Kompany's return to Belgium continues to disappoint on Sunday.
2025 WCQ - CAF Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Senegal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
Sudan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Congo DR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Togo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Mauritania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
South Sudan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
2025 Team Leaders
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