Mayele scores a first for Tanzanian football

Former Young Africans striker Fiston Kalala Mayele scores DR Congo’s second goal in their 3-1 FIFA World Cup Group K victory over Uzbekistan. The goal made  him the first player with a Tanzania Mainland Premier League background to score at a FIFA World Cup finals. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Mayele and DR Congo now face an even tougher challenge when they meet England in the Round of 32 on July 1, with the striker expected to play a key role as the Leopards seek to extend their historic World Cup campaign