The Democratic Republic of the Congo secured a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Sudan in CAF World Cup qualification on October 15, 2025. The solitary goal at the Stade des Martyrs was enough to give the Leopards a crucial three points in their quest for a World Cup place. In a tightly contested match with few clear chances, the breakthrough came from a moment of individual brilliance in the second half, a curling shot from the edge of the area. Sudan defended stoutly and had a chance to equalize late on, but the Congolese goalkeeper made a crucial save to preserve the lead. The key incident was a disallowed goal for offside against Sudan, which kept the home side in front. The table impact sees DR Congo move into a promising position early in the group stage, while Sudan will rue missed opportunities. The Congolese coach emphasized the importance of winning home games, and the Sudanese manager felt his team deserved at least a point.