Firmin Mubele Ndombe: CAF Best Home-Based Player Ready to Shine at CAN 2015
2014 was a breakthrough year for Firmin Mubele Ndombe. The AS Vita Club forward capped off an impressive season by winning the Best Player Based in Africa award at the CAF Awards held on January 8 in Nigeria. Now part of the DR Congo squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Mubele is determined to prove he fully deserves the honor.
“I am very moved to win this title. My joy is inexplicable!”
“This award is a heavy responsibility, and I must work even harder this week so that, during the CAN, I can show the world I truly earned it,”
— Mubele told Radio Okapi.
A Call for Unity and Support
The 20-year-old forward didn’t just speak about personal ambitions — he called for national unity and support from all Congolese, both at home and abroad:
“Whether it’s the 23 selected, the players left out, or those in the country, we all must stand together. Support us with your prayers. I am ready to showcase my talent.”
Group B Challenge Ahead
DR Congo faces a tough test in Group B, drawn alongside:
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Zambia
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Tunisia
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Cape Verde
With his eyes set on making a real impact, Mubele Ndombe could be one of the breakout stars of this year’s tournament — if passion, form, and belief align.
