Congo coach laments fans' inability to attend World Cup in U.S.

Sebastien Desabre, the head coach of the Congo national football team, voiced his disappointment that some of their supporters were unable to travel to the United States for the World Cup. "It saddened us that some of our fans who were with us from day one could not travel and see the matches," Desabre said ahead of their opening game against Portugal.

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It saddened us that some of our fans who were with us from day one could not travel and see the matches, but we will try to make them happy when they see us, wherever they are.

Despite the travel challenges for fans, Desabre assured that the team is prepared and motivated. He highlighted the immense support from the 100 million Congolese people who will be watching. "We want to show courage and will do everything possible," he stated, emphasizing the team's readiness for the demanding tournament.

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We want to show courage and will do everything possible.

Looking ahead to their match against Portugal, Desabre acknowledged the strength of the opponent, including star player Cristiano Ronaldo. However, he stressed that Congo's strategy focuses on collective effort rather than solely on neutralizing one player. "It's teamwork, it's not just Cristiano Ronaldo," Desabre asserted.

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We focus on what we do best, it's a marathon of 3 matches, tomorrow we play against one of the best teams in the world, we know the team, we respect Portugal very much, it is one of the best in the world, but we have a lot of strength and we are going to start with our style of play.

Desabre also reflected on the team's journey to the World Cup, stating that their mere presence is a significant achievement earned through hard work. The primary objective, he added, is to advance to the next round, and the team has a clear strategy to achieve this goal.

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It's teamwork, it's not just Cristiano Ronaldo.