Axel Tuanzebe hopes DR Congo inspires change during World Cup

DR Congo is set to begin its first World Cup since 1974 against Portugal on Wednesday, as Axel Tuanzebe expresses a desire for the team's success to transcend football, bringing joy amidst ongoing conflict in their home country. The Leopards qualified after a playoff victory over Jamaica, and Tuanzebe aims to use this platform to address the humanitarian issues in DR Congo, emphasizing the impact of football on his nation's morale. He recalls witnessing the challenges faced by his people, including poverty and exploitation of resources, and stresses that collective efforts through football can catalyze change in the region.