nnThe Democratic Republic of the Congo will host Sierra Leone on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in the third round of qualifying for the CAN 2027. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecote.
The match will be broadcast by beIN Sports, Canal+ Afrique, SuperSport and SABC Sport.
Sebastien Desabre’s side arrive as clear Group leaders after taking maximum points from their opening two fixtures. The Leopards began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea before beating Zimbabwe 2-1, leaving them with six points and a +3 goal difference.
Sierra Leone, by contrast, are at the bottom of the group without a point. The Leone Stars have lost both of their matches so far and have conceded four goals, giving them a goal difference of -2. Their position means they are already under pressure to revive their qualification campaign.
The previous meetings between the two teams also favour the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In three matches against Sierra Leone, the Leopards have won all three, scoring eight goals and conceding only one.
That record, combined with the contrasting starts to the current qualifying campaign, makes the hosts strong favourites. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s two wins have highlighted their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency, while Sierra Leone have struggled to produce results or keep opponents out.
Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-0 victory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a result that would strengthen their position at the top of the group.
The match is also listed by the betting company 1xbet, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo priced at 1.20 to win. A draw is rated at 5.75, while Sierra Leone are priced at 14.20.