Rwanda defeated DR Congo 3-0 on Wednesday in the African Championship, extending their flawless run at the tournament. The hosts had started the competition with a win against Burundi the previous day, but Rwanda's visitors showed no mercy. To be fair, DR Congo's recent form has been inconsistent, while Rwanda have maintained their position at the top of the standings.
Rwanda remain unbeaten after three matches, sitting first with nine points. DR Congo occupy third place with just three points from three games, having suffered two defeats. The result means Rwanda keep their perfect tally intact, while the hosts dropped further behind the leaders.
Looking at recent results, Rwanda have experienced mixed fortunes in their last five matches. They beat Algeria 3-0 on August 25th, but lost to Cameroon and Egypt in 2023. DR Congo alternated between victories and heavy defeats, including three consecutive 0-3 losses in September 2021.
By then, Rwanda had already established themselves as one of the stronger sides in the region. Their victory over Algeria shows they can dominate weaker opposition, and DR Congo's defeat confirms that pattern once again. And here's the thing — when a team wins three straight and concedes nothing, you notice.
The final scoreline tells the story: Rwanda took all three points and maintained their lead in the table. DR Congo will need to find consistency if they want to climb away from the bottom half. The gap between the two sides remains clear after this result.