Among those present at the airport to greet the players were Yang Hyong Sop, Kim Jung Rin and other officials concerned.

Sportspersons congratulated players and coaches on their success, putting garlands around their necks and presenting them with bouquets.

A lot of Pyongyangites turned out to streets of the city from the entrance to Ryonmot-dong to Changjon Crossroads and enthusiastically welcomed the proud sons of the nation.

The DPRK Cabinet hosted a banquet for the footballers in Okryu Restaurant on the same day.