DR Congo women end losing run with 3-0 win over Zambia
DR Congo women defeated Zambia 3-0 in the African Championship on September 2nd, 2026. The result ended a four-match losing streak for the hosts, who had lost their previous four games in a row. Zambia, sitting second in the table, dropped points at home against a side that had been struggling badly.
Both teams came into this match with mixed form. DR Congo had lost to Nigeria, Uganda, Algeria, and Rwanda in their last four outings before this victory. Zambia's recent results were uneven, with wins against Burkina-Faso and Mali, but losses to Mali, Ghana, and Kenya. The hosts needed a result badly, and they got one.
Before the match, DR Congo sat third in the table with three points from three games. Zambia was second, also with three points but from just two matches. The result changes the dynamics slightly, though both teams remain close in the standings. The hosts now have a point of pride after their difficult run.
What matters here is the momentum shift. DR Congo had been getting dragged out of position in their previous matches, conceding heavily against stronger opposition. A clean sheet and a three-goal win against a top-side like Zambia is not something to take lightly. The table goes out of the window in these games, and sometimes a single result can change everything.
After this match, DR Congo has four points from four games, while Zambia remains on three points from three matches. The gap between them narrows, and the hosts now have something to build on. Whether this was a turning point or just one good day in a difficult campaign remains to be seen.