Guinea earned a narrow 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 17, 2024. The Syli National secured a priceless three points in a hard-fought Group D encounter against the Leopards. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Guinea capitalizing on a defensive error to take the lead. The DR Congo, boasting considerable talent, dominated possession for large spells but found it difficult to break down a disciplined and deep-lying Guinean defense. The match result is a major step forward for Guinea's qualification campaign and a frustrating setback for the DR Congo, who lacked a cutting edge in the final third.