Preview: Congo DR vs. Togo – World Cup Qualifying
Separated by just one point in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Congo DR and Togo are set to clash at the Stade des Martyrs on Sunday evening. The last time these two teams met was in January 2017 during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, where the Leopards secured a comfortable 3-1 victory.
Congo DR displayed resilience in their recent match against Senegal, managing to secure a 1-1 draw after falling behind. This came after a disappointing end to the 2023 AFCON, where they finished fourth. Despite starting their World Cup qualifying campaign with a win, Congo DR has only managed one point from their last two matches.
On the other hand, Togo has struggled in the qualifiers, failing to secure a win in their last 12 matches. Their recent 1-1 draw against South Sudan adds to their string of unsatisfactory results. Togo’s unbeaten streak in their last 10 outings comes as a glimmer of hope for the team.
In terms of team news, both sides are expected to field strong lineups. Mayele could feature prominently for Congo DR, while Denkey and Bebou are set to lead Togo’s attack.
With Congo DR being the favorites based on past meetings, we predict a 2-1 victory for them in this upcoming clash at the Stade des Martyrs.
