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.
Congo's 1974 World Cup pioneers
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