Historic Triumph: DR Congo Ends 50+ Years of World Cup Drought
Ecstatic fans defy heavy rain to celebrate as DR Congo's national team clinches long-awaited World Cup qualification after over 50 years.
The streets of the Democratic Republic of the Congo erupted in jubilant celebrations as the national football team secured a historic qualification for the World Cup, ending a drought that had lasted for over half a century. Fans, braving heavy downpours, took to the streets in droves to express their elation after the team's dramatic victory over Jamaica in extra time.
The DRC's long-awaited return to the global football stage has ignited a fervent sense of national pride and unity among the country's diverse population. For decades, the team's inability to qualify for the World Cup had been a source of frustration and disappointment, but this triumph has transformed that sentiment into pure joy and celebration.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
