DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

Authorities in the Democratic Republic Congo have declared Wednesday a public holiday after the national football team qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years. The Leopards reached the finals on Tuesday when Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over Jamaica in the play-off. DR Congo's ministry of labour and employment … Continue reading DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years