DCMP submits key evidence to FIFA in dispute with former coach

Daring Club Motema Pembe (DCMP-K) has submitted key evidence to FIFA that could influence its ongoing dispute with former coach Otis N’Goma.

On 25 March 2026, the Kinshasa-based club’s legal team, led by Romain Leloup and Pierre-Olivier Rocchi, provided the FIFA Disciplinary Committee with a crucial document, filed under reference FDD-25654.

The submission may significantly affect the proceedings between the club and N’Goma.

The document is an official email dated 24 March 2026 from the General Secretariat of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) to DCMP’s president.

It confirms that FIFA responded favorably to the club’s request regarding administrative management, reinforcing the current board’s legitimacy.

The correspondence highlights the reactivation of DCMP’s Transfer Matching System (TMS) administrators.

FIFA approved the club’s original application following a detailed administrative process.

This move enables DCMP to resume control over player transfers and underlines the board’s authority amid the ongoing legal dispute.

The submission comes after several communications in March between the club’s lawyers and FIFA, designed to safeguard DCMP’s operational interests.

The activation of the TMS administrators is viewed as a strategic victory for the club, offering tangible proof of its compliance with global football governance rules.

Legal experts suggest that this new evidence could strengthen DCMP’s position, particularly if FIFA considers the operational control over transfers as a key factor in the dispute.

The case is being closely monitored by football authorities, as its outcome may set precedents for administrative disputes between clubs and coaching staff.

With tensions remaining high, both sides await further rulings from FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, which will assess the implications of the submitted evidence and decide on the next steps in the case.