The Democratic Republic of Congo experiences a pivotal moment in football as the women's team returns to the African Cup of Nations, while the men lead their World Cup qualification group. A peace deal, if upheld, could end decades of violence and encourage sport engagement. The conflict, exacerbated by the M23 rebel group with alleged Rwandan backing, has led to immense civilian suffering. There are concerns over the peace plan's viability, but it offers hope for stability. Football clubs in conflict zones struggle to operate, emphasizing the need for peace to revive the sport.
If fighting stops, football can resume all over the country. A peace deal needs to be sorted because a number of the clubs that are based in the east of the country have not been able to play as a result of the recent conflict and invasion.
Ultimately for the game to flourish, you need to have stability, you need to have peace. When war is happening, the priority is just to survive.
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