News: President Félix Tshisekedi encourages the national football team after its qualification for CAN 2024
Head of State Félix Tshisekedi welcomed the national football team of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a dinner at the Presidential Palace, following their qualification for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) which will be held in January 2024 in Ivory Coast.
During this meeting, President Tshisekedi expressed his unconditional support for the Leopards team and personally committed to ensuring that they have all the necessary resources to best prepare for this major event in African football.
“We want you to concentrate only on your task and forget everything else, because we will take care of it,” declared the Head of State. “What we are doing, we hope that in return you give the best of yourselves,” he added.
President Tshisekedi underlined the importance of the national team for the country and expressed his wish to see the Leopards move forward, accompanied by the entire Congolese Nation. He also assured that everything would be done to provide quality support to the team.
For his part, the Leopards coach, Sébastien Desabre, praised the commitment of the players who gave everything to obtain this qualification. He expressed his pride in wearing the DRC jersey and making all Congolese proud.
This qualification for CAN 2024 is a source of pride for the DRC and will be the 20th participation of the national team in this prestigious competition. The Leopards punched their ticket by winning their last match against the Nile Crocodiles of Sudan with a score of 2-0.
By supporting the national team and committing to providing the necessary means, President Félix Tshisekedi shows his attachment to sport and his desire to promote sporting excellence in the DRC.
This qualification delights Congolese supporters and reinforces the hope of seeing the national team shine during the next CAN. The Leopards will have the opportunity to represent their country with dignity and to honor the passion and enthusiasm of the Congolese fans, who support them with fervor at each meeting.
The DRC can be proud of its national football team and its President who is fully involved in ensuring their success. Qualification for CAN 2024 is another step towards the elite of African football and demonstrates the talent and determination of Congolese players.
The national football team is a vector of unity and national pride. It brings the Congolese together around a common passion and is a reflection of the sporting identity of the DRC. The support of President Tshisekedi is therefore essential to encourage players and give them the means to shine on the international scene..
The Congolese people are looking forward to the performances of the Leopards during CAN 2024 and hope that this qualification will pave the way for big victories for the DRC national team.
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