This image depicts an outdoor scene in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, featuring approximately 15-20 children, predominantly males, aged between 7 and 14 years, engaged in an activity on an unpaved reddish-brown dirt field

This image depicts an outdoor scene in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, featuring approximately 15-20 children, predominantly males, aged between 7 and 14 years, engaged in an activity on an unpaved reddish-brown dirt field. Two distinct groups of children are identifiable by their attire. One group, consisting of at least three individuals, wears light blue shirts and light-colored shorts. The child in the immediate left foreground wears a light blue shirt and light shorts with orange sandals. Another child in the mid-left foreground wears a light blue shirt with the number "17" and light shorts with black athletic shoes. A third child further back wears a light blue shirt with the number "19" and light shorts, appearing barefoot or in minimal footwear. A larger group of at least nine children wears yellow shirts, many with black numbers, and dark shorts. Several members of this group are actively running from left to right across the mid-ground in a seemingly organized fashion, consistent with a sports drill or game. Their footwear varies, with some appearing barefoot and others in dark athletic shoes. A child in a yellow shirt with the number "29" is in the foreground, facing away from the viewer and running towards the right. A small, dark object, possibly a ball, is on the ground to the right of this child. The environment consists of an open, unpaved area. In the background, a village settlement is visible, characterized by numerous single-story structures constructed from red-brown mud bricks or similar earthy materials. Roofs are a mix of corrugated metal and thatched materials. Sparse green vegetation and trees are present behind and between the structures, with a distant, forested mountain range visible under a clear, bright blue sky. The lighting indicates natural daylight, possibly late afternoon or early morning, with soft shadows.