Tag: 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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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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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…
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Francophonie Games: Host DR Congo in total limbo
The IX Games of La Francophonie kick off on July 28 in Kinshasa. The host country, the DRC, will be taking part in all 8 sports disciplines but the preparation of Congolese athletes leaves much to be desired. In two weeks’ time, Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be the center of…
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Football – DRC: How Desabre has transformed the Leopards
Eliminated by Morocco in the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup and having lost their first two qualifiers for the 2023 African Cup of Nations under Héctor Cuper, the DRC national team seems to have risen from the ashes since the arrival of Sébastien Desabre at the head of its technical staff. Sébastien Desabre, architect…
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AFCON 2023 (Q): DRC uphold appeal against Mauritania
After losing their appeal against the cancellation of Cédric Bakambu’s red card for the 1-1 draw with Mauritania on 28 March 2023 on Matchday 4 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the DRC confirmed that they had lodged a complaint with CAF about the use of a player who should have been ineligible.…
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DRC – Ligue 1: Season cancelled a bombshell with far-reaching consequences
The 2022-2023 season of the DRC’s Ligue 1 has been declared void by FECOFA’s Normalisation Committee following the stoppage of the championship before the end of the first leg. CONOR then published a ranking to be taken into account for this season, adding up the points from the last four seasons for which the final…
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Football- DRC – Congo Cup: Major controversy surrounding organisation
While the League 1 and League 2 championships were definitively suspended a month ago, FECOFA’s Normalisation Committee announced that the second round of the Congo Cup would be staged in Kinshasa. An announcement that has divided opinion among Congolese clubs and sports analysts. There is no longer any doubt that the final phase of the…