DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a national holiday to celebrate its national football team, the Leopards, qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The announcement followed their 1-0 victory over Jamaica in a play-off match on Tuesday, securing their place in the finals. The Ministry of Labour and Employment stated the holiday allows the nation to celebrate the "historic" victory with unity and pride. DR Congo, previously known as Zaire, last played in the World Cup in 1974. The team will face Portugal in their first match in Houston on June 17th, and will also play Colombia and Uzbekistan in the group stages of the expanded World Cup hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
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AI-ExtractedDR Congo's first match will be against Ronaldo's Portugal in Houston on 17 June.
DR Congo's ministry of labour and employment said that the nation could have the day off work to celebrate.
The Leopards reached the finals on Tuesday when Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over Jamaica.
DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years.
DR Congo has been battered by decades of conflict.
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