Zaire 74 - Season 1, Episode 3

You've probably seen the clip we're talking about, a defender for Zaire runs from the wall and leathers a free-kick far into the stands before a pair of Brazilians even have the chance to strike it goal-wards?

This is the story behind one of the World Cup's most infamous moments. In 1974, Zaire is run by a tyrannical dictator hellbent on global recognition for both himself and his country - seeking shortcuts by looking for extravagant PR wins rather than investment in proper infrastructure. From football to boxing, shopping trips to Paris and music festivals; find out in this episode just what happened in the central African country of Zaire during 6 short months in the summer of 1974.

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