DR Congo win in Harare to stay top of Group E

DR Congo won their second match in AFCON 2027 qualifying by beating Zimbabwe 2-1 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Monday, 28 September 2026. The Leopards established their advantage before half-time and held on to the benefit of their two goals despite conceding in stoppage time. FECOFA’s match report places the fixture in the second round of Group E games.

Yoane Wissa opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Samuel Moutoussamy then doubled the lead in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, giving Congo a 2-0 advantage at the interval. Those two goals ultimately decided the result: Zimbabwe could not erase the deficit after the teams returned for the second half.

The federation describes a second half in which both teams created opportunities without scoring until the closing moments. In the 93rd minute, M. Munetsi pulled a goal back from a scramble in front of the Warriors’ supporters. His goal brought Zimbabwe within one, but the final score remained 2-1 to DR Congo.

The victory followed Congo’s 2-0 home win over Equatorial Guinea in the opening round. In the standings published by FECOFA after the second round, DR Congo lead the group with six points and a goal difference of +3. Zimbabwe follow with three points and a level goal difference.

Equatorial Guinea, who beat Sierra Leone 1-0 in the group’s other match, also have three points, with a goal difference of -1. Sierra Leone remain fourth with no points and a goal difference of -2. This is the Group E position as of 28 September: the Leopards have made a successful start to their campaign, but a table after two rounds does not establish that qualification has been secured.