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Wissa stars as DR Congo stuns Zimbabwe in African Cup qualifier
Newcastle United striker Serhou Wissa proved the difference as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured a 2-1 away victory over Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The 30-year-old opened the scoring and set up the second goal in Harare.
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Serhou Wissa delivered a commanding performance to lead the Democratic Republic of Congo to a crucial 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture in Harare on Wednesday.
The Newcastle United forward broke the deadlock with a clinical finish before creating the second goal, establishing a decisive two-goal lead for the visitors. Despite Zimbabwe's second-half rally that produced a consolation goal, the DRC held firm to secure three vital points in their qualifying campaign.
Wissa's influence on the match underscored the importance of experienced attacking talent in continental qualifiers. The 30-year-old's combination of goal-scoring prowess and creative play proved too difficult for Zimbabwe's defence to contain throughout the encounter.
The result strengthens the DRC's position in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group, while Zimbabwe's home advantage could not prevent a disappointing outcome in their qualification bid. The clash highlighted the competitive nature of the continental tournament's qualifying stage, where consistency and clinical finishing remain paramount.