The Improbables · Nation to Glory
Take DR Congo to Glory
“leopards reborn”
DR Congo — leopards reborn. Kinshasa believes, loudly. The bookmakers file them under the improbables at 1000/1 and drifting.
▶ Play as DR Congo
- The bookmakers
- The Improbables — 1000/1 and drifting
- The federation's target
- Compete with dignity — a point gets framed
- Your spine
- Kidiaba, but he bounces higher in goal · a defender Kinshasa built to last at the back · a midfielder with rumba in his first touch in midfield · Shabani Nonda, but luckier up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far DR Congo can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as DR Congo
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting