DR Congo Celebrates World Cup Qualification After 52-Year Wait
DR Congo declares a national holiday as the national football team qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in over 5 decades, sparking joyous celebrations across the country.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has declared a national holiday to celebrate its national football team's historic qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This marks the first time in 52 years that the Leopards, as the DR Congo team is known, have made it to the prestigious international tournament.
The last time DR Congo, then known as Zaire, played in the World Cup was in 1974. This latest achievement has sparked widespread celebrations across the country, with citizens taking to the streets in the capital city of Kinshasa to express their joy and pride.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
