DR Congo players wear club shirts in team photo ahead of Nations Cup

Ahram Online , Wednesday 10 Jan 2024

In a display of optimism before traveling to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations, the players of the DR Congo national team gathered for a group photo wearing club shirts instead of their national team jerseys.

Leopards of Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

The photo showcased players representing various clubs from different leagues.

Among the featured club shirts were those from the English Premier League, with Yoane Wissa representing Brentford, as well as the Tanzanian side Simba, represented by Henoc Inonga Baka.

Additionally, the shirt of Egyptian club Pyramids FC was included, as their striker Fiston Mayele is part of the DR Congo squad for the continental tournament.

The DR Congo team, two-time African champions, is eager to relive their past glory and secure their first African trophy in 50 years. Their last triumph dates back to 1974. They have been drawn into Group E, alongside Morocco, Zambia, and Tanzania.

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