The Leopards long-awaited return to the world stage after 52 years sparked a nationwide celebration, keeping players in the country far beyond their clubs deadlines.
This delay, fueled by the euphoria of a qualification long awaited since 1974, quickly led to financial penalties and sporting tensions in Europe.
Faced with this situation, the Head of State decided to fully assume the consequences of this wave of national joy.
Addressing the players directly to reassure them, President Felix Tshisekedi made strong remarks to protect his ambassadors: “As for the fines, contact the Congolese Football Federation. We will pay them. It must not weigh on you,” he declared.
This presidential intervention aims to preserve the calm of Congolese internationals with their respective clubs.
By transferring the financial responsibility to FECOFA, the nation’s leader ensures that the cost of this historic celebration does not become an obstacle to the players careers.
This gesture reaffirms the State’s unwavering support for those who have finally broken the long-standing drought and brought the DR Congo back to the World Cup.
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