FECOFA Elections: Patrice Mangenda appeals to FIFA over alleged electoral irregularities

A candidate for the presidency of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA), Patrice Mangenda, has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA, raising concerns over alleged irregularities in the ongoing electoral process.

In a move that could heighten tensions within Congolese football governance, Mangenda is calling for the immediate suspension of the vote, alongside the launch of an independent investigation into the conduct of the elections.

He argues that such a step is necessary to guarantee transparency, credibility, and fairness in the process.

The complaint places FIFA at the centre of a potentially sensitive dispute, with the global football governing body now expected to review the allegations and determine whether intervention is required.

The development comes at a time of already heightened political strain within FECOFA, where questions over governance and reform have repeatedly surfaced in recent years.

The latest move by Mangenda risks further deepening divisions among stakeholders in Congolese football, as the electoral process continues under scrutiny.

FIFA has yet to publicly respond to the complaint.