Zimbabwe held by Equatorial Guinea as DR Congo pull clear in Group E

Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea drew 0–0 in Yaoundé on Thursday, 12 November, leaving the two sides level on four points in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group. DR Congo took full advantage, beating Sierra Leone 3–1 to move five points clear at the top.

Equatorial Guinea were the designated home side at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo. Both teams went into the match with three points, and neither found a breakthrough despite making changes after half-time. Zimbabwe’s Kelvin Moyo and Andy Rinomhota were booked.

The draw gives the Warriors a chance to move ahead of Equatorial Guinea when the teams meet again at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Monday, 16 November, at 15:00 SAST. With two teams qualifying from Group E, a home win would put Zimbabwe three points clear of their direct rivals with two matches left.

DR Congo took just four minutes to go ahead against Sierra Leone. Yoane Wissa finished after being set up by Nathanaël Mbuku, and Samuel Moutoussamy doubled the lead in the 35th minute. Edo Kayembe made it 3–0 in the 58th after a pass from Arthur Masuaku.

Substitute Stephen Bekoe pulled a goal back in the 83rd minute for Sierra Leone, who host the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November, at 18:00 SAST. The Leopards go into that match with three wins from three.