Issued by the République Populaire du Congo in 1973, this striking 40 Francs airmail stamp commemorates the 2nd All-Africa Games held in Lagos, Nigeria. The design features two athletes in mid-stride, capturing the dynamism of continental sporting unity. A bold red backdrop highlights the official Games emblem, while the lower vignette displays the “2èmes Jeux Africains – Lagos 1973” medallion. Printed with strong engraving-style linework, this issue is sought after by collectors of African sports themes, airmail issues, and pan-African commemoratives.