The Democratic Republic of Congo last night shocked Cameroun in the second semi- final tie of the African playoffs for the upcoming Soccer World Cup championship in America, Mexico, and Canada.
The Congolese kept it late to clinch a lone goal victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun.
Central defender, Mbenba, made a huge difference when, off a corner kick, he slotted in past goalkeeper Onana.
The 88th minute goal was all that made the difference in the tie in which there were few chances to take.
Congo arelookjng to a second appearance at the soccer world Cup in which their only presence was in 1974.
Cameron, on the other hand, have had eight different appearances at the soccer mundial.
By its victory , Congo and Nigeria would meet on Sunday in the final of the playoffs.
Nigeria had drubbed Gabon by four goals to one to earn the honour of the final game.
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