Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Leopards face a tough challenge this Thursday (July 13th) when they take on Nigeria’s D’Tigers in the quarter-finals of a basketball tournament in Luanda, Angola.
Freshly crowned champions, the Fauves Congolais begin their title defense campaign with confidence. Despite a somewhat hasty preparation, they shone in the first matches by winning against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Mamba of Mozambique, which earned them first place in their group and a place in the quarter-finals.
Pierrot Ilunga’s proteges are now a few minutes away from writing a new page in the history of the national team. If they want to continue their journey in the tournament, they will first have to overcome a formidable Nigerian team.
The Leopards can rely on their experience and talent to meet this challenge. With players such as Makram Ben Romdhane and Moustapha Fall, they have all the weapons to compete with the D’Tigers and hope to continue their great adventure in the competition.
This quarter-final is therefore a real test for the Congolese Fauves. They will need to play with determination and intelligence to get around Nigeria’s solid defense and find ways to score points.
DR Congo supporters hope to see their heroes outdo themselves and deliver a top performance. They will be behind their team, cheering them on fervently from the stands.
Whatever happens, this quarter-final promises to be an exciting spectacle for basketball fans. There is no doubt that the Leopards will give everything on the field to claim victory and continue to defend their title with pride.
See you this Thursday, July 13 for a match that promises to be intense and full of twists and turns. The Leopards of the DRC are counting on the support of their people to carry them to victory. So, all together, let’s encourage our heroes and hope for a great performance from them!
Links to relevant articles for more information:
– [President Tshisekedi calls for action against the security crisis in eastern DRC](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/le-president-tshisekedi-appelle-a-laction -against-the-security-crisis-in-eastern-drc-during-the-sadc-summit/)
– [The opening of the office of the regulatory authority for subcontracting in the private sector in North Kivu: a major step forward for entrepreneurship in Goma](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/ 07/13/the-opening-of-the-office-of-the-autorite-de-regulation-de-subcontracting-in-the-private-sector-in-north-kivu-a-major-advance-for-entrepreneurship- a-goma/)
– [France reaffirms its commitment to peace in the DRC and supports the Luanda and Nairobi agreements](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/la-france-reaffirme-son-commitment-to-peace-in-drc-and-soutient-les-accords-de-luanda-et-de-nairobi/)
– [National anthem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: “Debout Congolais” – Revise or preserve the meaning and controversy behind the national anthem that is causing debate](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/hymne -national-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-standing-congolese-revise-or-preserve-the-meaning-and-the-controversy-behind-the-national-anthem-which-is-debating-203/)
– [The alarming occupation of Bukombo-Centre by M23 terrorists: a threat to peace and stability in the DRC](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/loccupation-alarmante-de- bukombo-centre-by-terrorists-of-m23-a-threat-to-peace-and-stability-in-drc/)
– [Felix Tshisekedi’s government is taking decisive action to resolve the security crisis in eastern DRC](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/le-gouvernement-de-felix-tshisekedi -takes-decisive-measures-to-resolve-the-security-crisis-in-eastern-drc/)
– [Embezzlement in Bukanga Lonzo: the Attorney General summons Augustin Matata Ponyo who responds with a complaint to the Court of Cassation](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/detournement-de-fonds- a-bukanga-lonzo-the-procureur-general-convenes-augustin-matata-ponyo-who-responds-with-a-complaint-to-the-court-of-cassation/)
– [The WFP deploys a new strategy to fight against the food crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/13/le-pam-deploie-une-nouvelle-strategie-pour -fight-against-the-food-crisis-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/)
– [Strengthening the governance and efficiency of public enterprises in the DRC: the new appointments announced by President Tshisekedi](https://fatshimetrie