AFCON 2027 (Q): DR Congo vs Sierra Leone live, Yoane Wissa opens the scoring

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An ideal start for DR Congo! Facing Sierra Leone this Thursday at the Stade des Martyrs, the Leopards found the net in the 4th minute. Yoane Wissa capped DR Congo's bright start by scoring the opening goal.

Wissa fires DR Congo ahead in the 4th minute

DR Congo's supporters did not have to wait long to celebrate. Yoane Wissa quickly broke the deadlock to put the Leopards ahead. The opening goal puts DR Congo in control of this match, part of the third round of qualifying for AFCON 2027. The Congolese side are looking to continue their perfect start after winning their first two matches.

For this match, coach Sébastien Desabre has opted for a 4-3-3 formation. Chancel Mbemba leads the defence, while Yoane Wissa spearheads the attack alongside Nathanaël Mbuku and Brian Cipenga.

DR Congo: Matthieu Epolo – Kevin Pedro, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku – Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Edo Kayembe – Nathanaël Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Yoane Wissa.

Sierra Leone opt for a 4-4-2

The Sierra Leone team line up in a 4-4-2 formation. Ibrahim Sesay starts in goal, with Juma Bah and Osman Kakay among those in defence. Sierra Leone: Ibrahim Sesay – Osman Kakay, MJ Kamara, Sallieu Tarawallie, Juma Bah – Alhassan Koroma, Idris Kanu, Ibrahim Turay, Saidu Bah Kamara – Momoh Kamara, Alie Conteh.

The match is being broadcast on New World Sport 1. After taking an early lead, the Leopards must now manage their advantage and maintain their dominance as they look to move closer to a third consecutive win in qualifying.

Aliou Toundé |

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