
The meeting between the DRC and Benin during the 2024 women’s CAN qualifiers was marked by a 2-1 victory for the DRC. Despite a mixed start, the Congolese team was able to take an option for qualification by beating the Amazons of Benin on their home ground. The growing competitiveness of women’s football in Africa is highlighted by this meeting. More and more countries are investing in the development of women’s football, which results in a high level of play and exciting matches. The rest of the DRC’s journey in these qualifiers will be one to follow closely, whatever the outcome, women’s football continues to progress in Africa.