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DR Congo fans celebrate historic draw against Portugal amid Ebola concerns

DR Congo fans celebrate historic draw against Portugal amid Ebola concerns

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national football team marked a milestone moment at the World Cup on Wednesday, holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw and sparking jubilant celebrations among supporters back home and in the stands. The result was widely regarded as one of the most notable achievements in the country’s football […]

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Yoane Wissa's Header Marks DR Congo's Historic First World Cup Goal

Yoane Wissa’s Header Marks DR Congo’s Historic First World Cup Goal

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Yoane Wissa has etched his name into the history books of African football by scoring the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup. The striker’s well-timed header marked a watershed moment for the Leopards, who returned to the world’s biggest football tournament after a long absence. A moment years in

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FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan Full World Cup Fee Despite US Entry Denial

FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan Full World Cup Fee Despite US Entry Denial

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FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup match fee, despite being denied entry into the United States and prevented from officiating at the tournament. The decision comes as a gesture of recognition for the official’s preparation and selection, even as circumstances outside his control kept him off the

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Morocco and Brazil Draw in World Cup Opener as Knicks Celebrate Historic Achievement

Morocco and Brazil Draw in World Cup Opener as Knicks Celebrate Historic Achievement

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In what promises to be an exciting chapter for international football, Morocco and Brazil played out a draw in their World Cup opener, with local supporters finding additional reason for celebration as news spread of the New York Knicks making history in basketball. The result leaves both teams with a point to build upon as

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South Africa World Cup Dream Turns Into Comedy of Errors as Visa Chaos Leaves Bafana Bafana in Limbo

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When the draw placed South Africa’s national football team in Group F for the 2026 World Cup, there was genuine optimism that this could be the tournament where Bafana Bafana finally delivered on decades of promise. Instead, the build-up has descended into an administrative nightmare that has left players, coaches, and fans questioning whether the

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DR Congo’s World Cup Qualification: A Nation’s Rare Moment of Unity and Joy

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Axel Tuanzebe’s 100th-minute goal against Jamaica in Guadalajara, Mexico sent shockwaves of unbridled joy across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Leopards won 1-0 after extra time, securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first time the Central African giant has reached the tournament since 1974, when the country was still known

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