After their big victory in Juba (1-4) against South Sudan, Sébastien Desabre's men arrived in Kinshasa this Saturday, September 6. No place for celebration until work is over, concentration is already at maximum in Chinese lands.
It was a crowd that stormed N'Djili International Airport to welcome what will probably be the future heroes after the next three matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers: here, this golden generation has their destiny in their hands to bring the country back to the great mass of world sport, 52 years after the last participation.
Only the hardest part is yet to be done. In two days, the Leopards meet hungry Teranga Lions, group favourites, revenge. Confident, Cédric Bakambu and his teammates are, without a doubt, aware of the risk and danger.
In Kinshasa, you will have to give everything to continue dreaming, this dream that has been caressed for more than half a century, the doors of realities could only be opened with Senegalese keys. It's time to rip them off, see you on Tuesday at the Martyrs' Stadium for the hour of truth!