Desabre’s Tactics Pay Off As DR Congo Moves Closer To World Cup Qualification.

Desabre’s Tactics Pay Off As DR Congo Moves Closer To World Cup Qualification

Democratic Republic Of Congo have thrashed South Sudan 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers group B Match .

DR Congo head coach Desabre Sébastien Photo courtesy

Coach Sébastien Desabre’s have now consolidated themselves on top of the table of group B.

DR Congo’s 4-1 win over South Sudan marks a significant victory in their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign.

Goals:
– Cedric Bakambu scored a brace in the 13th and 36th minutes
– Mbuku Nathaniel netted the third goal in the 45th minute
– Yoane Wissa sealed the win with the fourth goal 13 minutes after the restart

Bakambu and teammate celebrating after after scoring a goal

Player Debut:

Aron Wan-Bissaka made his debut, playing 77 minutes before being replaced by Gideon Kalulu

This win brings DR Congo closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while South Sudan faces an uphill battle to improve their standings.

Wissa celebrating after scoring for DR Congo Photo courtesy

DR Congo’s 4-1 win over South Sudan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers has significant implications for the team:

Consolidating Top Position: With 16 points after seven matches, DR Congo solidifies its position at the top of Group B, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Momentum Boost: The convincing win ends any speculation about the team’s form and gives them a much-needed momentum boost, confidence, and morale to tackle upcoming matches.

Man of the Match Bakambu Cedric- Photo courtesy

Qualification Chances: A continued strong performance could see DR Congo qualifying for the World Cup, a feat that would bring immense pride to the nation and its fans.

Competition for Others: The win also puts pressure on other teams in the group, making it challenging for them to catch up with DR Congo’s points tally.

Upcoming Match:
DR Congo will face Senegal next week on Tuesday. Historically, Senegal has had the upper hand in their head-to-head matches, with 5 wins and 2 draws in 7 matches. DR Congo will aim to break this trend and continue their winning streak