Overview
- Yoane Wissa rose to head Arthur Masuaku’s cross past Diogo Costa to earn DR Congo a 1-1 draw with Portugal at NRG Stadium.
- The goal ended a 52-year World Cup scoring drought for DR Congo and came in first-half stoppage time of the match.
- Wissa survived a 2021 acid attack that nearly cost his sight and required emergency eye surgery and long-term treatment.
- His debut season at Newcastle was disrupted by a knee injury and yielded few goals, leaving questions over his £55m transfer fee.
- Former players and commentators say Wednesday’s performance could buy Wissa time to rebuild his club standing and shape expectations for DR Congo’s remaining group games.