The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, accompanied by First Lady Denise Nyakeru, arrived in Houston, United States, on Tuesday.
This official visit is part of the national government’s support for the Leopards national team, which is currently competing in the final phase of the World Cup.
The presidential couple will attend the highly anticipated match between the DRC and Portugal live at 6:00 p.m. GMT, scheduled for Wednesday at NRG Stadium in Houston.
This match marks the Congolese national team’s official debut in the 2026 World Cup, on the first day of the group stage.
The presence of the head of state and his wife on American soil provides significant support for the national team just hours before kickoff.
This strong gesture from the country’s highest authority aims to galvanize the Congolese players before they take on the challenge against their Portuguese opponents.
