West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu was stretchered off as his Democratic Republic of Congo team and Cape Verde settled for a scoreless in their Africa Cup of Nations group match.

The result leaves both sides trailing Tunisia in Group B after the Carthage Eagles beat Zambia in the early kick-off.

But West Brom will have concerns after the Congolese' key midfielder picked up a first half hamstring injury which ensured his removal from the field of play. 

Mulumbu forced off with what looks like a hamstring injury.

— Jonathan Wilson (@jonawils) January 22, 2015

Cape Verde take on Zambia in their final group game, while the Leopards of DR Congo go up against the Tunisians.