DR Congo – Sierra Leone: Leopards cruise into halftime with the lead

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DR Congo are enjoying a convincing first half against Sierra Leone. At halftime on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Leopards lead 2-0 at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, thanks to goals from Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy.

Wissa strikes in the 4th minute

Sébastien Desabre’s men made an ideal start to the match. In the 4th minute, Yoane Wissa opened the scoring from a Nathanaël Mbuku assist. It was a strong start from the Congolese, who quickly took control in front of their home crowd. After taking the lead, the Leopards kept pushing and created several chances while maintaining pressure on Sierra Leone’s defence.

Congo’s dominance was rewarded with a second goal in the 35th minute. Set up by Yoane Wissa, Samuel Moutoussamy found the net with a right-footed shot, sending the ball into the top corner to make it 2-0.

A first half controlled by the Leopards

The statistics underline Congo’s superiority: 54% possession, 13 shots to just two for Sierra Leone, and four shots on target compared with one for the visitors. In the provisional Group E standings, DR Congo move to nine points after three matchdays and retain top spot. Sierra Leone, meanwhile, remain on zero points.

The Leopards will now need to manage their lead in the second half to secure a third consecutive win in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Aliou Toundé |

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