Category: DR Congo
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World Cup 2026 (Q) – Sébastien Desabre: “Get off to a good start is key”
Two months after qualifying for the AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire (January 13-February 11, 2024), the DR Congo will meet two opponents they had the opportunity to face in the qualifiers. First Mauritania on Wednesday (November 15) in Kinshasa, then Sudan in Benghazi (Libya) on November 19. Two important, but obviously not decisive encounters for Sébastien…
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African Football League: Big profits for Mazembe
TP Mazembe took part in the experimental edition of the African Football League and despite their elimination in the quarter-finals, the Lubumbashi-based club are reaping the rewards of their participation in this competition. With a young team, TP Mazembe continues to rebuild. Eight prestigious clubs from the African continent have been chosen to take part…
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Sébastien Desabre: “A very useful training camp”
.RD Congo faced New Zealand in Spain (1-1) and Angola in Portugal (0-0). Sébastien Desabre took advantage of the training camp in southern Europe to call up some new players. The Leopards’ French coach gives Sport News Africa his assessment. Your team has played two matches against opponents with very different characteristics. Has this been…
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African Super League: TP Mazembe accuses Congolese government of sabotage
The Congolese club Mazembe has been notified by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that its match against Esperance Tunisienne in the 1/8th-final first leg of the African League has been moved to Tanzania. The date has also been changed from October 21 to October 22. The reason for this is the difficulties encountered by…
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Boxing: Martin Bakole’s request for financial support condemned
With almost a month to go before his fight against Carlos Takam, Martin Bakole has made a video asking for more support from the Congolese people, and especially for financial support from the government. A move far from unanimous on social networks. Twenty-two fights, 21 victories, including 13 by knockout, and just one defeat: Martin…
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AFCON 2023 – DRC: Sébastien Desabre’s successful gamble
With a 2-0 win over Sudan on the final day of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, the DR Congo have booked their ticket for Côte d’Ivoire. The Leopards, who were on the brink of elimination after two rounds of qualifying, put things right thanks in no small part to Sébastien Desabre. Having taken over as coach,…
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DR Congo – Ligue 1: End of crisis or just a truce?
The crisis is now over between the clubs and FECOFA’s Normalisation Committee regarding the Ligue 1 championship. The last remaining clubs have finally decided to play. DRC clubs agree to play Ligue 1 Ligue 1 in the DRC can finally be played regularly, with all 20 clubs involved.The tug-of-war between FECOFA’s Normalisation Committee and certain…
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Football – DR Congo – Arnaud Kalimuendo: The right season to turn the corner and join the “Leopards”?
Arnaud Kalimuendo is widely expected to make a name for himself this season, and could be on his way to the DRC. The Franco-Congolese striker has not closed the door on his homeland in his latest outings. Arnaud Kalimuendo at a crossroads Formed at PSG, Arnaud Kalimuendo is one of the many Parisian “Titi” who…
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Boxing – African Championships 2023: A record and revelations for the DRC
The DRC’s Leopards set a new record at the African Boxing Championships held in Yaoundé, Cameroon (July 28-August 5).The Congolese set a new record with 15 medals, including 5 gold. The Leopards of boxing continue to multiply their prowess on the international stage. At every outing, the Congolese honor their country by bringing home medals.…
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IX La Francophonie Games: A successful gamble for DR Congo
The IX Games of La Francophonie were held in Kinshasa from July 28 to August 6. Although fears of a botched organization haunted many minds before kick-off, the competition turned out to be a great success for the DRC, which was hosting an internationally renowned competition for the first time. It was a masterstroke for…