AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

Democratic Republic of the Congo secure their second straight win in Group E, with striker Yoanne Wissa scoring again.Published On 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and created the second as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) spoiled a Zimbabwe homecoming by winning a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2-1 in Harare.The 30-year-old Newcastle United striker struck in the 30th minute, poking a loose ball into the net after goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze allowed a cross to slip from his grasp in the qualifying match on Monday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Olise scores sensational late strike to give France 1-0 win over Belgiumlist 2 of 3Yamal vs Modric as Spain hosts Croatia in Nations League clashlist 3 of 3How a comedy of errors ‘ruined everything’ for athletes at the Asian Gamesend of listDRC, who secured a historic last-32 finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, went further ahead in first-half added time when a Wissa pass sent Samuel Moutoussamy through to score.After being outplayed in the opening half by a team 89 places higher in the FIFA world rankings, Zimbabwe improved after half-time, with Marshall Munetsi scoring a 93rd-minute consol...