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DR Congo’s World Cup exploits encourage more players to join their cause
Democratic Republic of Congo's success at this year’s World Cup has seen a bevy of European-born players added to their squad as coach Sebastien Desabre seeks to expand the player pool and build on their last-32 place at the finals in North America.
DR Congo went past the group phase at the World Cup for the first time at this year's tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
For the two clashes against Uganda, six more new players from European clubs have been invited, including Ajax Amsterdam teenager Jorthy Mokio, capped by Belgium last year, and two England under-20 internationals, Paris Maghoma and Stephy Mavididi, who play in the Championship (second tier).
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