Tuanzebe shines for DR Congo as they qualify for World Cup

Kinshasa erupted in celebration on Tuesday night as former England Under-21 defender Axel Tuanzebe etched his name into Congolese football folklore, his extra-time strike against Jamaica sending the Democratic Republic of Congo to the World Cup. The 26-year-old, who switched international allegiance after representing England at youth level, converted the decisive goal in the tense qualifier, triggering wild scenes among supporters of one of Africa’s most populous nations. Tuanzebe, relishing the adulation of millions, has now become an instant national hero, his timely finish sealing DR Congo’s passage to football’s global showpiece.