Congolese side became first African team to progress beyond the semi-finals
Isaac Kasongo looks back on that joyful episode
There are certain celebrations that become etched into the memories of football fans everywhere. Like Marco Tardelli sprinting with outstretched arms in the Final of the FIFA World Cup™ 1982, and Bebeto pretending to rock the baby in 1994. Like Fabio Grosso letting it all out at World Cup 2006, or even a dumbstruck Lilian Thuram seemingly unable to grasp the enormity of his brace in the semi-final of the World Cup in 1998.
And how could we forget the joyous dances performed by the players of TP Mazembe – and above all their goalkeeper, Robert Kidiaba – when the Congolese side qualified for the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2010, ten years ago today?