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DR Congo Beats Zimbabwe 2-1 in AFCON Qualifier

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare.
Yoane Wissa scored the opening goal in the 30th minute.
Samuel Moutoussamy added a second goal from Wissa’s pass in first-half added time.
Marshall Munetsi scored a 93rd-minute consolation for Zimbabwe while President Emmerson Mnangagwa watched at the 60,000-seat National Sports Stadium.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, South Africa hosted the Africa Cup of Nations, and President Nelson Mandela watched the 2-0 final victory at Johannesburg’s 64,000-seat Soccer City. The tournament featured 16 teams, generated $30 million in revenue, and saw the host’s striker Benni McCarthy score three goals. Similarly, the 2027 qualifier in Harare saw DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy score, while President Emmerson Mnangagwa observed from the 60,000-seat National Sports Stadium. These high-profile matches reinforce football’s role in national pride and demonstrate how political leaders leverage stadium spectacles to bolster domestic legitimacy.

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Story summary

DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare.
Yoane Wissa scored the opening goal in the 30th minute.
Samuel Moutoussamy added a second goal from Wissa’s pass in first-half added time.
Marshall Munetsi scored a 93rd-minute consolation for Zimbabwe while President Emmerson Mnangagwa watched at the 60,000-seat National Sports Stadium.

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