In a recent event, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, received the national football team at the Presidential Palace to celebrate their qualification for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. honor, President Tshisekedi expressed his pride and support for the Leopards team and pledged to take measures to ensure perfect preparations for the upcoming competition.
The Head of State underlined his personal commitment to the players and assured that he would ensure that they lack nothing in their preparation for the CAN. He also encouraged the players to just focus on their task and give their best in the tournament. President Tshisekedi expressed his wish to see the national team move forward, supported by the whole country, and he promised to put in place perfect supervision to help them achieve their goal.
The Leopards coach, Sébastien Desabre, also spoke at this event. He praised the commitment of the players and said he was proud to have made all the Congolese proud. He highlighted the dedication of the players who worked hard to obtain this qualification and expressed his confidence in their ability to represent the DRC with dignity during the competition.
This meeting between President Tshisekedi and the national football team testifies to the importance of sport for unity and national pride. The qualification of the Leopards for CAN 2024 is a source of joy and hope for the entire country, and President Tshisekedi has shown his determination to support the team in this sporting adventure.
In conclusion, the qualification of the Leopards for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations is a significant event for the DRC and its inhabitants. President Tshisekedi’s support and commitment to the national football team highlights the importance of sport as a vector of unity and national pride. The DRC can now prepare with enthusiasm to participate in this prestigious continental competition and to proudly represent the country on the international stage.