DR CONGO BEAT CAMEROON 1-0 TO REACH CAF WORLD CUP PLAY-OFF FINAL AGAINST NIGERIA

DR Congo secured their place in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-off final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday.
In a closely fought encounter, both teams created opportunities but struggled to break the deadlock until Chancel Mbemba delivered a decisive moment late in the second half. The veteran defender reacted quickest inside the box to fire home the match-winning goal for the Leopards.
Cameroon pressed for an equaliser in the final minutes, but DR Congo held firm, demonstrating discipline and composure to preserve their advantage.
The win sets up a high-stakes showdown with Nigeria in the final stage of the CAF play-offs. The winner of that tie will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs, keeping their hopes alive for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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