DR Congo secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Sudan in a World Cup qualification match for CAF Group B, with the hosts' solitary goal proving decisive despite modest shot creation. DR Congo operated in a 4–4–2 formation and generated 0.52 expected goals, suggesting their attacking play lacked clear-cut opportunities despite finding the net. Sudan, deployed in a 4–5–1 shape, failed to register shots on target and created minimal threat throughout. The home side's goalkeeper faced no shots on target and conceded 0.0 expected goals, reflecting Sudan's blunt attacking approach. With no goalscorer data recorded, the identity of DR Congo's match-winner remains undocumented, though the clean sheet underscores a resolute defensive performance. The result places DR Congo in a strong position atop the qualifying group standings.