On April they defeated Reunion 4 -- 1 in their first game to advance to the quarter - finals .
The Congo national team made its first ever appearance in February 1960 in a friendly against the Ivory Coast which they lost 4 -- 2 .
On April team defeated Reunion 4 -- 1 in team 's first game to advance to the quarter - finals .
The Congo national team made its first ever appearance in February 1960 in a friendly against the Ivory Coast which they lost 4 -- 2 .