Wissa spoils Zimbabwe homecoming as DR Congo win AFCON qualifier
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Zimbabwe 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier held in Harare. Yoane Wissa played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring the opening goal and assisting the second.
Why it matters
The match marked a significant return to international football for Zimbabwe at their home stadium after years of renovations and venue unsuitability.
Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and created the second as the Democratic Republic of Congo spoilt a Zimbabwe homecoming by winning a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2-1 in Harare on Monday.
The 30-year-old Newcastle United striker struck on 30 minutes, poking a loose ball into the net after goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze allowed a cross to slip from his grasp.
DR Congo, last-32 losers to England at the 2026 World Cup, went further ahead in first-half added time when a Wissa pass sent Samuel Moutoussamy through to score.
Wissa could have finished with a hat-trick. His first-half shot beat Chipezeze only to trickle narrowly wide and he struck the woodwork just past the hour.
After being outplayed in the opening half by a team 89 places higher in the world rankings, Zimbabwe improved after half-time and Marshall Munetsi scored a 93rd-minute consolation goal.
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