Article #50041

France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title Congo's 1974 World Cup pioneers Source France 24 - World News
Description Back in 1974, when what is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo was called Zaire, the national football team—known as the Leopards—was the first from Sub-Saharan Africa to compete in the World Cup. As the Leopards prepare to return to the World Cup for a second time, we meet the former stars of Congolese football, as well as those who documented their journey.
Link https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260612-congo-s-1974-world-cup-pioneers Published At 2026-06-12 09:41:30 (2 months ago)
Created At 2026-06-12 09:46:19 Updated At 2026-06-12 09:46:19