🚨 After 52 years of waiting, DR Congo qualify for the World Cup | OneFootball

After 52 years of waiting, the Democratic Republic of Congo is back at the World Cup. Fimbu!

On Tuesday night, the Leopards edged past Jamaica by the narrowest of margins (1-0), sealing their place at the World Cup in North America.

A goal... off the thigh, scored by Axel Tuanzebe in extra time (100th minute), was enough to bring joy to an entire nation.

This Congolese squad, led by Chancel Mbemba and Cédric Bakambu, brings an end to an endless drought. Kinshasa is celebrating!

DR Congo has been drawn in Group K with Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.

That means there will be ten African countries at the World Cup — a record level of participation for the continent.

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