DR Congo World Cup Squad Arrives in US After Completing Ebola Quarantine
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup team arrived in the United States on Thursday after completing a mandatory 21-day quarantine period in Europe, required by US authorities due to an Ebola outbreak in their home country. The squad had to cancel their pre-tournament training camp at home and relocate to Belgium, disrupting their World Cup preparations. Coach Sebastien Desabre expressed hope that the team's participation would lift spirits for citizens dealing with the outbreak.
The DR Congo national football team arrived in the United States on Thursday to compete in the World Cup after US authorities required them to complete a 21-day quarantine period outside the country due to an active Ebola outbreak. The squad, which had planned to train at home, was forced to relocate to Belgium and cancel a warm-up match against Chile in Spain due to virus-related concerns. This marks the team's first World Cup appearance since 1974, when they competed as Zaire. Coach Sebastien Desabre acknowledged the disruptions but emphasized the team's adaptability, noting they completed two friendly matches during their preparation period. The team will be based in Houston and will begin Group K play on June 17 against Portugal, followed by matches against Colombia and Uzbekistan.
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DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
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