Town defender Axel Tuanzebe won his first DR Congo cap as his side drew 1-1 with Senegal in a World Cup qualifier in Dakar this evening.

Ismaïla Sarr gave the home side the lead in first half injury time but Fiston Mayele levelled for the Leopards five minutes from time.

Tuanzebe switched international allegiance to the country of his birth in March from England, where he grew up, with whom he had played at U19, U20 and U21 levels.

The 26-year-old is the first player to represent DR Congo while with the Blues.

The Congolese, who remain third in their World Cup qualification group, a point behind the Senegalese and three off leaders Sudan, face Togo in Kinshasa on Sunday.

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BrockleyBlue78 added 23:26 - Jun 6 Congrats Axel. What position did he play?
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ArnieM added 07:06 - Jun 7 Don’t know how reliable it is but looking at team he was “listed” in what could have been left back position. But Axel can play right across the back four positions I believe so is adaptable. Congrats Axel on your first full senior international debut.
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jayceee added 07:23 - Jun 7 That's a good result for DR Congo (Ranked 63) against Senegal (Ranked 17).
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Rimsy added 12:59 - Jun 7 Well done Axel. Could be a huge player for us this season.
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bluelad7 added 21:42 - Jun 7 As with Brockley, where did he play?
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runningout added 17:25 - Jun 10 Dakar!
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