The World Stage

President Mobutu was obviously intent on promoting his country as much as possible during the tournament. Amongst the pitch-side advertising hoardings in West Germany for worldwide products such as Martini, Phillips and Ferguson, could be seen slogans such as 'Go to Zaire' and 'Zaire - Peace.' Bedecked in the green of the nation's flag along with it's flaming torch symbol, the adverts are clearly visible in the TV coverage of Zaire's World Cup games against Yugoslavia and Brazil.