Togo vs D.R. Congo Prediction & Betting Tips (10 October)

The Togolese no longer have any chance of qualifying for either the World Cup or the play-offs. However, the coach made it clear that the group's state of mind was positive and that the objective will be to win the last two days in order to be as high ranked as possible and thus scrape a few positions in the FIFA rankings. In September, after two defeats against Senegal in March 2-0 and Mauritania 2-0, Togo won against Sudan 1-0. By beating Sudan, the Togolese selection allowed itself to believe in 3rd place on the condition of winning the last two matches. The Democratic Republic of Congo literally lost control last September by losing at home in a decisive match for 1st place against Senegal 2-3.

However, in its stadium and in front of a lively crowd, the DRC scored the first two goals of the match before conceding a comeback. Race results: Defeat as well as loss of 1st place. As it stands, the DRC would play the play-offs by being in the top 4 of the best runners-up in these Africa zone qualifiers. 

Within this Togolese selection, we note the presence of star striker Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba, current top scorer in the United Arab Emirates championship. Previously summoned, young midfielder Karim Dermane (Lorient) was finally forced to throw in the towel due to a knee injury. It is the very young Arnaud Komlanvi who replaces him and who participates in his first rally at the same time. Coach Nibombé Daré can rely on the well-known Denkey (40 caps, 10 goals) but also on returns like Aholou, Ouro and Henen, all three absent in September. Defensively, Amevoir (Volendam, Netherlands), Kennedy Boateng (Dinamo Bucharest, Romania), Kevin Boma (Estoril) and central Djené (Getafe) are operational. For this final round of qualifying matches, the DRC will be able to rely on its executives Mbemba (Lille, 96 sel), Arthur Masuaku (Sunderland, 35 capes), Batubinsaka (Saint-Étienne) and former Manchester United defenders: Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley) and Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United).

In the middle, Elia (Alanyaspor, 58 sel) is there like Samuel Moutoussamy (48 sel), Edo Kayembe (Watford, 32 sel), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Mbuku (Montpellier) and Mukau (Lille). Offensively, Cédric Bakambu (Bétis, 59 selections, 19 goals), will have the difficult task of shining, having already scored 3 goals and delivered 2 caviars. In addition, Yoane Wissa (Newcastle), author of 3 goals plus 3 assists, was not called up due to injury. Simon Banza (12 caps) is also out, like Aaron Tshibola (16 caps).