Democratic Republic of Congo winger Chadrac Akolo has revealed how the continued support from the nation’s President Felix Tshisekedi motivated them before their final Africa Cup of Nations Group A game against Zimbabwe.
The Stuttgart star, who featured in the emphatic 4-0 success over Sunday Chidzambwa’s side at the weekend, disclosed how the country’s head of state always stays in touch with the side, irrespective of the result.
“We received a message from our President during the break. He encouraged us to fight on,” Akolo told Goal.
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“He is one of the few who always calls us even when the result is not good.