Lionel Mpasi (Gardien, RDC) : «La défaite contre le Sénégal à Kinshasa m’a…»
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made a strong showing in their return to the World Cup, 52 years after their first appearance. With a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan, a 1-1 draw against Portugal, and a 1-0 defeat to Colombia, the Leopards secured their place in the second round. Against England, they held on for 70 minutes before succumbing, losing 2-1.
A huge disappointment? Yes, admits their goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, who was heroic against Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and company. However, his country's elimination in the Round of 32 of the World Cup isn't the worst heartbreak of his international career (32 caps).
So what was the most painful? "The defeat (2-3) against Senegal in September, during the [World Cup] qualifiers. It hurt me more than the elimination against Algeria at the AFCON in Morocco."
After taking a 2-0 lead in front of their home crowd, in a Martyrs Stadium that was stifling for visitors, the Leopards were pegged back 3-2 by the Lions. "The fact that there was the playoff against Jamaica (0-1, after extra time) softened the blow a little," smiled Mory Diaw, the backup for Senegal's Mory Diaw. "You lost, sure, but you could focus on your objective: qualifying for the World Cup finals."
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