Congo Don Carry Benin Go One Corner for AFCON

Naija people, make we yarn how Congo don carry Benin shell shock for first match wey dem play for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

As the match begin, Congo no waste time as Théo Bongonda jump enter with early goal wey don set the tone for di game. Benin try hold dem own, but dem no fit crack through Congo defense.

After di first half, e be like say Benin wan turn di game around. Dem make substitution with Aiyeung Tosin comot, Olatoundji Tessilmi enter. But wetin happen? Fiston Mayele wey get chance shoot, but e just dey send ball dey waka for side.

Congo dey chop dem sharp sharp too as dem bring in fresh legs. Cedric Bakambu and Nathanael Mbuku waka go bench, Fiston Mayele and Brian Cipenga come balance dem side. But action no stop, as we dey see plenty attempts from both teams.

Yellow card don show face like say na party for di match ground. Rachid Moumini collect one for hard tackle on Sadiki. Another one for Romaric Amoussou wey foul Wan-Bissaka. E be like say dem dey play follow-follow for fouls o!

As dem dey try score, Congo nearly get one more goal, but after dem review am for VAR, dem call am offside. Na wah oh! The way dem clear too many corners, e be like say dem no wan allow Benin shine.

This match no just dey lack tension. After dem pause for Bakambu wey wan receive treatment, we see Benin bring Romaric Amoussou as dem look for change to turn di table.

As di second half start, na so di action go dey recharge again with plenty fouls and plenty yellow cards. Na true as both sides dey throw everything dem get for di match. E no get as dem fit free dem players without collecting cards.

Benin try scamper back, dem get chance to score, Dossou get ball for di box, but shot go wide. Congo dey calm, but dem still dey push dem pressure, wey lead to di first goal for di tournament. E no dey easy o!

As e stand now, Congo don take 3 points, but di match still dey fall back and forth, wetin go happen in di next games? We dey watch am with our hearts beat!