Football revival in DR Congo as World Cup fever spreads

Young footballers from the TFC Cheval blanc academy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have revived their team following a break imposed by recent conflict in the area. Duration: 00:52

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over 2 years ago

Categories

Sports, World

Topics

Sports, Africa

Places

Colombia, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast

Transcript

SHOTLIST: GOMA, DR CONGO, 19 JUNE 2014 SOURCE: AFP SOUNDBITE 1 - Manassé Memedi Madi, Coach of the TFC Cheval Blanc football school (man, French, 19 secs): "During the war, we stopped training. We stopped training in December, waiting for peace to return. So since it has gotten a little quieter we've been recruiting young players again, young talent." SOUNDBITE 2 - Ngambu Ndeze, captain of the TFC Cheval blanc football team (man, French, 13 secs): "I started playing football at 7 years old. I love it because when I play football, the people I play with are like my family." -VAR of the TFC Cheval blanc football school training at the Afia stadium -Shot of the main avenue in Goma, where people are watching the Colombia/ Ivory Coast game -VAR of people in a bar watching the same game -VAR ball on the Rutshuru roundabout in Goma /// -------------------------------------------------------- NO AFP TEXT STORY