THE DR Congo’s quest for a World Cup place has been boosted by a donation of US$100 000.The Simbas were given the money towards their preparations for next weekend’s final 2006 World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
The cash donation was made by five local businesses based in Lubumbashi, the country’s second largest city, where the Simba’s are camping for the October 8 game. Coach Claude Leroy who received the money said it was a tremendous boost for his players ahead of their last World Cup qualifier.DR Congo are in second place behind Group Two leaders Ghana and still have a mathematical chance of pipping the Black Stars to a World Cup spot.DR Congo however are without the services of lead striker Lomana LuaLua for the game after he was hospitalised this week with malaria.-BBC websiteCoach Claude Leroy who received the money said it was a tremendous boost for his players ahead of their last World Cup qualifier.DR Congo are in second place behind Group Two leaders Ghana and still have a mathematical chance of pipping the Black Stars to a World Cup spot.DR Congo however are without the services of lead striker Lomana LuaLua for the game after he was hospitalised this week with malaria.-BBC website
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