The national football team of the Democratic Republic of Congo, commonly known as the Leopards, recently played a crucial match against Senegal as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This meeting, which took place at the Abdoulaye stadium Wade in Dakar saw the two teams separate with a score of 1-1.
At the end of the first half, the Congolese team found itself trailing following a goal scored by Ismailla Sarr in the 45th minute. However, the Leopards did not give up and continued to fight. It was finally in the 88th minute that striker Fiston Mayele, playing for the Egyptian club Pyramids FC, managed to equalize for his team.
This draw is of great importance for the DRC, because it allows it to maintain its chances of qualifying for the World Cup. The competition promises to be intense and the next matches will be decisive in determining which teams will have the privilege of participating in this major global event.
In a few days, the Leopards will face the Togo Sparrowhawks at the Martyrs stadium for the 4th day of the qualifiers. Togo, after a draw against South Sudan on the previous day, will seek to achieve its first victory in these qualifications. Facing a determined Congolese team, the match promises to be full of twists and turns.
Congolese fans are impatiently waiting to see their national team shine on the international stage. The Leopards have shown that they have the potential to achieve great things and they are ready to give everything to represent their country with dignity at the World Cup. An appointment is made to attend a thrilling sporting adventure full of promise for the DRC.