Desabre: We fought like the Kongo people

Kongo Demokratik Cumhuriyeti Milli Takımı Teknik Direktörü Sébastien Desabre praised his players' performance after his team was eliminated by losing 2-1 to İngiltere in the Dünya Kupası last 16 round. In his statement after the match, Desabre stated that the fighting spirit displayed by his team on the pitch reflected the character of the Kongo people. The KDC team, known as Leoparlar, had made a surprise run in the tournament and managed to advance from the group stage. Desabre emphasized that his players did their best on the pitch and that this tournament was an important experience for the team. The technical director stated that despite the defeat, the team continued to develop.

Desabre said he was proud of the game they played against İngiltere. He stated that they resisted İngiltere's pressure at the beginning of the match and became involved in the game in the second half. He believes that KDC's performance in the tournament is important for the development of Afrika football. Desabre said that his team consists of young and talented players and that this tournament gave them a great experience. Additionally, he expressed that the support of the Kongo people was very valuable to them and that this support enabled them to fight harder on the pitch.

In his evaluation after the match, the technical director said that his team's defensive organization was good but they needed to be more effective in attack. He acknowledged that İngiltere is one of the leading teams in world football and that playing against them is difficult. Desabre stated that his players gave everything on the pitch and that for this reason he was proud of them. Furthermore, he said that the success they achieved in the tournament was promising for the future of KDC football.

Desabre expressed that his team's performance throughout the tournament proved that Afrika football has become more competitive globally. He emphasized that KDC's advancing from the group stage to the last 16 was a historic achievement for the country's football. The technical director believes that this success will inspire young players and contribute to the development of KDC football. Additionally, he said that the experience his team gained in this tournament would help them be more successful in future international tournaments.

Finally, Desabre thanked the Kongo people for their support and stated that he hoped his team had made them proud. The technical director said that his players displayed a warrior spirit on the pitch and that this spirit reflected the character of the Kongo people. Desabre expressed his belief that his team would achieve even greater successes in the future. Additionally, he added that this tournament was an unforgettable experience for him and his players, and that this experience would make them even stronger.