The 1974 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, staged in Egypt, stands out as one of the most memorable editions in the tournaments storied historyespecially for Zaire, the nation now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Competing for what would become their second continental crown, following their 1968 triumph as Congo-Kinshasa, Zaire produced a campaign that firmly established their status among Africas elite.
At the heart of their achievement was the extraordinary forward Pierre Ndaye Mulamba. His remarkable haul of nine goals remains the all-time record for the most goals scored in a single AFCON tournament. Mulambas brilliance earned him both the Golden Boot and the Player of the Tournament honours, securing his place among the legends of African football.