DC Virunga advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bazar Brother.
DR Congo’s DC Virunga successfully navigated the opening preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, edging out Bazar Brother 1-0 on Sunday, September 13, in Pretoria, South Africa.
A decisive strike from Gaga Yenga sealed the victory for the Goma-based side, propelling the “Montagnards” straight into the next stage of the continental campaign.
Making their debut at this level, the eastern Congolese club marked a milestone performance. Grabbing a crucial win on foreign soil underscores their growing ambitions on the African stage.
DC Virunga now turns its focus to the second preliminary round, where they will square off against Angolan powerhouse 1º de Agosto, who advanced after eliminating Eswatini’s Green Mamba.
(Source: Radio Okapi, September 13, 2026)