Rwanda secure victory over DRC in Africa Championship
Rwanda defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-1 in their Africa Championship encounter on Tuesday, 16 September 2026. The hosts moved into second place in the standings, while the visitors remain in third position after three matches played. Rwanda's performance followed on from their 3-0 win over Central African Republic the previous day, extending a positive run for the home side. DRC's defeat came after their 0-3 loss to Cameroon, adding to their struggles in the tournament.
With both teams having played three games each, the result shifted the points gap between them. Rwanda now sit on six points from two victories and one defeat, while DRC have accumulated three points from a single win and two losses. The visitors have yet to secure a draw in their opening fixtures, which has kept them behind their opponents in the table.
The match concluded with Rwanda maintaining their position as one of the stronger teams in this group stage. DRC's recent form suggests they face an uphill battle to climb the standings, having conceded heavily in two of their three matches. Rwanda's consistency—particularly their ability to keep clean sheets—sets them apart from their opponents so far.
What this means for the tournament: Rwanda remain in contention for a higher finish, while DRC must improve to avoid falling further behind. The two points gained bring Rwanda closer to the top of the table, whereas DRC's defeat leaves them needing results to stay competitive.
