Overview
- A neutral-venue play-off in Morocco was decided by captain Chancel Mbemba’s 91st-minute header from a corner.
- Bryan Mbeumo started for Cameroon and left the field visibly distressed, confirming he will miss the 2026 finals.
- Andre Onana passed a fitness test to start and made a strong save from Cedric Bakambu before the late concession.
- DR Congo advance to Sunday’s CAF play-off final against Nigeria, with the winner progressing to the inter-confederation pathway.
- Cameroon’s effort was hampered by injuries and off-field turbulence around coach Marc Brys, as focus shifts to AFCON call-ups and club absences from December 21 to January 18.