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AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

Summary

Yoane Wissa helped the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) win 2-1 against Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare. Meanwhile, Tunisia drew 2-2 with Botswana in another qualifying match.

Key Facts

  • Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and assisted the second for DRC against Zimbabwe.
  • The match was played in Harare, Zimbabwe, which recently reopened for international games after renovations.
  • DRC leads Group E with six points after two wins in the qualifiers.
  • Zimbabwe scored a late goal but could not avoid a 2-1 loss.
  • Tunisia drew 2-2 with Botswana, who are ranked much lower in the world standings.
  • Botswana remains top of Group H based on goals scored after two draws.
  • Some teams like Equatorial Guinea and the Central African Republic must play home games at neutral venues due to stadium issues.
  • Burkina Faso beat Central African Republic 1-0 in a match played in Casablanca, Morocco.
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