DR Congo vs Sierra Leone | Highlights | 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
DR Congo secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Sierra Leone in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Yoane Wissa, Samuel Moutoussamy, and Edo Kayembe scored the goals that sealed the win for the Congolese national team.
The DR Congo national team delivered an impressive attacking performance, defeating Sierra Leone 3-1 on Thursday, November 12, in a Matchday 3 encounter in Group E of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Leopards capitalized on their opportunities from the opening minutes, building a comfortable lead that allowed them to control much of the match.
The scoring began in just the 4th minute, when Yoane Wissa connected with a cross from Nathanaël Mbuku and finished with his right foot from the center of the penalty area, sending the ball into the top-left corner.
The early goal forced Sierra Leone to search for an immediate response, but the home side continued creating the more dangerous scoring opportunities.
Samuel Moutoussamy and Edo Kayembe Extend DR Congo's Lead
The second goal arrived in the 35th minute, courtesy of an outstanding finish from Samuel Moutoussamy.
The midfielder capitalized on a counterattack and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area into the top-right corner, leaving goalkeeper Ibrahim Sesay with no chance.
With a 2-0 advantage, DR Congo headed into halftime firmly in control.
In the second half, the Congolese side maintained its attacking presence and found a third goal in the 58th minute.
Edo Kayembe received a pass from Arthur Masuaku and finished with his left foot from the center of the box into the bottom-right corner to make it 3-0.
The goal effectively put the match out of reach and highlighted the home team's dominance.
Sierra Leone Pulls One Back, but DR Congo Secures the Victory
Despite trailing by three goals, Sierra Leone continued searching for opportunities to reduce the deficit.
Their efforts finally paid off in the 83rd minute, when Samuel Bekoe capitalized on a play following a corner kick and fired a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area to make it 3-1.
However, the goal came too late to change the outcome.
DR Congo managed its advantage through the closing minutes and secured three important points in its campaign to qualify for AFCON 2027.
DR Congo vs. Sierra Leone: Goals and Scorers
- 1-0 | 4': Yoane Wissa — Right-footed finish assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku.
- 2-0 | 35': Samuel Moutoussamy — Long-range strike following a counterattack.
- 3-0 | 58': Edo Kayembe — Left-footed finish assisted by Arthur Masuaku.
- 3-1 | 83': Samuel Bekoe — Left-footed finish following a corner kick.
Key Takeaways
- DR Congo defeated Sierra Leone 3-1 on Matchday 3 of Group E.
- Yoane Wissa opened the scoring in the 4th minute.
- Samuel Moutoussamy doubled the lead with a powerful shot from outside the box.
- Edo Kayembe scored DR Congo's third goal.
- Samuel Bekoe pulled one back for Sierra Leone in the 83rd minute.
