Samuel Moutoussamy, di midfielder wey dey play for DR Congo national team, don make history as one of di players wey get Indian heritage wey go feature for 2026 FIFA World Cup. Di 29-year-old, wey born for Paris, France, go represent di Leopards for Group K against Portugal.
Moutoussamy papa na Indo-Guadeloupean, wey im roots come from Tamil Nadu, India. Im mama na from Congo, so di boy get mix of African and Indian blood. Even though im born and raise for France, im choose to play for DR Congo through im mama side, and im don earn over 50 caps since im debut for 2019.
Di midfielder don play for FC Nantes for seven years, wey im feature for over 140 games. After dat, im go Netherlands and Turkey, before im settle for Atromitos for Greek Super League. Im also part of di squad wey reach semi-finals for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
DR Congo go face Portugal for dia first match for NRG Stadium for Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026. Di match go broadcast for India on Unite8 and Unite8 HD, plus live streaming for Zee5. Some matches go show for DD Sports free.
Moutoussamy don become important player for DR Congo, and im experience go help di team for World Cup. Im get tactical intelligence and energy for midfield, wey go make am key for di competition.