Wissa scores early as DR Congo beat Sierra Leone 3–1

DR Congo continued their winning start to Africa Cup of Nations qualifying by defeating Sierra Leone 3–1 at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa on Thursday, November 12.

Yoane Wissa struck in the fourth minute, giving the home side an early advantage. Samuel Moutoussamy added a second before half-time, and Edo Kayembe made it 3–0 in the 58th minute.

Sierra Leone scored late in the contest, but the response did not threaten the outcome after DR Congo had built a three-goal cushion.

The win maintained the Leopards’ perfect record through their opening three group matches. Nine points from three games gives them a strong platform, although qualification still depends on the rest of the campaign.

For Sierra Leone, the evening was shaped by conceding early and then falling further behind. Their late goal offered a response, but the visitors were left with too much ground to recover.

Source: UNE.CD match report.

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