Yoane Wissa put a frustrating season at Newcastle United behind him by scoring on the biggest stage for DR Congo - outshining Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. The 29-year-old forward is part of a DR Congo squad playing at the World Cup for the first time since 1974.
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal to salvage a shock 1-1 draw with Portugal in their World Cup opener in Houston Stadium.
Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.
Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal to grab them a shock 1-1 draw with Portugal in their Group K opener.
The virus has infected 837 people and resulted in 196 deaths in DR Congo and Uganda, according to the latest official figures.
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