E be crucial time for Cameroon and DR Congo as dem dey prepare to clash for di World Cup qualifying playoff. Di match dey promise to be tough one as both teams dey desperate to secure spot for di 2026 World Cup.
Di Road to di Playoff
Cameroon, wey hold di record for most appearances by African nation for di World Cup, miss out on automatic qualification afta losing to Cape Verde. Now, dem must go through di dangerous playoff route. DR Congo, on di oda hand, dey hope to shock di Indomitable Lions and qualify for dia first World Cup since 1974, wen dem bin dey known as Zaire.
Key Details of di Match
- Match: Cameroon vs DR Congo
- Time: 7pm GMT on Thursday, November 13
- Venue: Al-Barid Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
- How to Watch: Fifa+ streaming service (UK)
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Cameroon dey face injury wahala, wit key players like Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa ruled out. Goalkeeper Andre Onana dey also doubt afta ankle injury. DR Congo go miss Yoane Wissa, but dem still get Cedric Bakambu for attack. Aaron Wan-Bissaka dey expected to start afta switching allegiance from England.
Predicted Lineups:
- Cameroon XI: Onana; Tchatchoua, Castelletto, Nouhou, Nagida; Avom, Baleba, Ngamaleu; Mbeumo, Aboubakar, N’Koudou.
- DR Congo XI: Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaka; Mbuku, Moutoussamy, Mukau, Kayembe; Essende, Bakambu.
Predictions and Betting Tips
Experts dey expect tight match, wit draw dey possible. Key betting tips include: Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (Yes), and Draw for di match result. Cameroon dey expected to score through Bryan Mbeumo, while Cedric Bakambu dey tipped to score for DR Congo.
Oda Matches Today
Aside from Cameroon vs DR Congo, oda important matches dey happen today, including Nigeria vs Gabon, France vs Ukraine, and England vs Serbia.
Di winner of Cameroon vs DR Congo go face di winner of Nigeria vs Gabon for di final playoff match. Di team wey win di final go represent CAF for di inter-confederation playoffs for Mexico next year.