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From Purley to a World Cup playoff: how the DRC scour Europe for players
- DR Congo secured a playoff path toward the World Cup, aiming for a first finals appearance since 1974.
- Gabriel Zakuani leads a Europe-based talent drive, scouting players with Congolese heritage for Congo.
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s switch to Congo is part of the recruitment strategy, with West Ham and subsequent moves aiding the plan.
- Zakuani, a multilingual former captain, scouts in Europe and coordinates paperwork for call-ups to Congo.
- The recruitment approach emphasizes performance and opportunities in Afcon as motivators for players to join Congo.
- Axel Tuanzebe, born in DR Congo, represents the expansion of Congo’s overseas scouting network.
- Desabre’s leadership and the recruitment drive aim to emulate Congo’s 1974 Zaire success on a modern stage.
- DR Congo finished two points behind Senegal in their group, advancing through playoffs to Mexico.
- Zakuani holds a pivotal role as scout and Under-20s assistant coach, shaping Congo’s future squad.
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