How DR Congo’s football team became a rare source of national unity
Historic run to the last 32 and a match against England have left proud fans back home dancing late into the night The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had not been at a World Cup finals tournament for 52 years – but they are making up for lost time in North America. After a draw against Portugal , a narrow de…
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