How And Where To Watch: DR Congo vs Sierra Leona LIVE on beIN SPORTS
DR Congo and Sierra Leone face off in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with the Leopards looking to maintain their perfect start in Group E and the Leone Stars searching for their first points. Find out when and where to watch the match LIVE on beIN SPORTS.
DR Congo will host Sierra Leone on Thursday, November 12, for Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
The match will take place at Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.
Fans can watch the encounter through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, with English-language streaming coverage beginning at 10:50 AM ET.
The Leopards lead Group E with six points from two matches, while Sierra Leone sits fourth without a point.
DR Congo Looks to Maintain Its Perfect Start
DR Congo enters Thursday's encounter as the only team in Group E to have won both opening qualifiers.
The side coached by Sébastien Desabre began its campaign with a 2-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on September 24, thanks to goals from Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa.
Four days later, the Leopards secured another important result, defeating Zimbabwe 2-1 away from home.
Wissa opened the scoring in the 30th minute before providing an assist for Samuel Moutoussamy, who scored his first international goal. Zimbabwe reduced the deficit through Marshall Munetsi in stoppage time, but DR Congo held on for the victory.
Desabre has selected a 26-man squad for the November international window, featuring players such as Mbemba, Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, and Simon Banza.
With six points from a possible six, the Leopards will look to strengthen their position at the top of the group.
Sierra Leone Searches for Its First Points
Sierra Leone travels to Kinshasa facing considerable pressure after two defeats in its opening qualifiers.
The Leone Stars began their campaign with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Zimbabwe on September 24.
Goals from Alie Conteh and Sallieu Tarawallie had given Sierra Leone a 2-0 lead, but Zimbabwe completed a remarkable comeback with three second-half goals.
Four days later, Sierra Leone suffered a 1-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea, with Loren Zúñiga scoring the decisive goal in the opening minute.
Head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named a 25-player squad for the upcoming double-header.
Among the selected players are Augustus Kargbo, Sullay Kaikai, Abdulai Juma Bah, and Tyrese Fornah.
The visitors will attempt to improve their results against the group's unbeaten leader and revive their qualification hopes.

DR Congo vs. Sierra Leone: A Crucial Double-Header in Group E
With only six matches in the group stage, every result carries significant weight.
DR Congo leads Group E with six points, followed by Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea with three each. Sierra Leone remains fourth without a point.
The top two teams will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Thursday's encounter is the first of two meetings between these nations during the November international window.
They will face each other again on Tuesday, November 17, with Sierra Leone's home fixture scheduled to take place in Morocco.
For DR Congo, the matches offer an opportunity to move closer to qualification. For Sierra Leone, they represent a chance to recover from a difficult start.
Match Details
- Match: DR Congo vs. Sierra Leone
- Competition: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers – Group E, Matchday 3
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Kickoff: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
- City / Country: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Venue: Stade des Martyrs
- Where to Watch: beIN SPORTS CONNECT (English audio)





















