DR Congo claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in Round 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy doing the damage before Marshall Munetsi grabbed a late consolation for the Warriors.
DR Congo Takes Control Before Half-Time
Zimbabwe entered the contest looking to build momentum in their AFCON qualification campaign, but DR Congo proved clinical when opportunities arrived.
The breakthrough came in the 30th minute, when Yoane Wissa found the net to put the Leopards 1-0 ahead. The goal gave DR Congo control and forced Zimbabwe to chase the game.
Things became even more difficult for the Warriors shortly before the interval.
In the second minute of first-half stoppage time, Samuel Moutoussamy doubled DR Congo’s advantage, with Wissa providing the assist. That combination sent the Leopards into the break with a commanding 2-0 lead.
Zimbabwe Makes Changes in Search of a Comeback
Zimbabwe reacted immediately after half-time, making three substitutions. Brian Cipenga, Sean Fusire and Emmanuel Jalai came on as the Warriors tried to inject fresh energy into their performance.
Further changes followed on the hour, with Daniel Msendami and Devine Lunga entering the action.
DR Congo also refreshed their side as the second half progressed. Edo Kayembe replaced Ngal’ayel Mukau in the 67th minute before Aaron Tshibola, Simon Banza and Théo Bongonda were among the later introductions.
Despite Zimbabwe’s attempts to change the momentum, DR Congo protected their two-goal advantage deep into the contest.
Munetsi Strikes Late for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s persistence was finally rewarded in stoppage time.
Marshall Munetsi scored in the 90+3rd minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving the Warriors one final glimmer of hope.
However, the goal arrived too late to complete the comeback, and DR Congo held firm to secure the victory.
Wissa Makes the Difference
Wissa emerged as one of the decisive figures of the contest. After opening the scoring himself, he supplied the assist for Moutoussamy’s second goal.
That direct involvement in both DR Congo goals proved crucial, particularly after Zimbabwe produced a stronger response following the interval.
Final score: Zimbabwe 1-2 DR Congo.
For Kenyan football fans following the road to the Africa Cup of Nations, the result adds another interesting chapter to a qualification campaign featuring some of the continent’s biggest football nations.
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Zimbabwe vs DR Congo: Match Summary
- Result: Zimbabwe 1-2 DR Congo
- Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification – Round 2
- 30′: Yoane Wissa – Zimbabwe 0-1 DR Congo
- 45+2′: Samuel Moutoussamy (assist: Yoane Wissa) – 0-2
- 90+3′: Marshall Munetsi – 1-2
- Half-time: Zimbabwe 0-2 DR Congo
- Full-time: Zimbabwe 1-2 DR Congo
