Warren Bondo, the highly-rated young midfielder, has poured cold water on speculation about joining the DR Congo national team, making it clear that his ambitions lie with France. Interest from DR Congo Last December, DR Congo’s head coach Sébastien Desabre traveled to Italy to meet Bondo, then one of Monza’s standout performers before his transfer […]
Merveille Papela registered his first goal of the season as Darmstadt claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over Karlsruhe in their Bundesliga 2 clash on matchday 25. The Congolese winger, who has been a regular in the team’s recent fixtures, played the full 90 minutes and capped off a strong performance by netting his side’s third […]
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre may be forced into an early change to his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers, following concerns over defender Axel Tuanzebe’s fitness. The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) had announced a 25-man squad for the crucial fixtures against South Sudan on March 21 and Mauritania on March 25. However, […]
Jay Matete played a role in Bolton Wanderers’ impressive 3-1 victory over league leaders Birmingham on Matchday 35 of the English League One. The Congolese midfielder was introduced in the final minutes of the encounter as Bolton sealed a crucial win that boosts their hopes of securing a play-off spot for promotion. Despite not starting […]
TP Mazembe have been ordered by FIFA to pay $36,000 to former Ivorian goalkeeper Boris Mandjui following a contractual dispute. The ruling by world football’s governing body requires the Congolese club to settle the payment within 45 days, comprising $6,000 in unpaid wages and $30,000 in compensation for breach of contract. Legal Defeat for TP […]
Saint-Étienne defender Dylan Batubinsika was assaulted following his side’s 3-1 defeat against Nice in Ligue 1 over the weekend. The Congolese international, who has earned six caps for his country, was targeted by an unidentified individual as players were departing the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time on Saturday, according to reports from […]
Xavier Mbuyamba played a key role as FC Volendam secured a 3-1 victory over Helmond Sport in the Dutch second division on matchday 28. The Congolese defender delivered a solid performance at the heart of Volendam’s defence, contributing to his side’s third consecutive win following two heavy defeats. The result keeps Volendam at the top […]
Congolese striker Jonathan Bolingi is on the verge of making his long-awaited return to action for Serbian club Vojvodina after an extended spell on the sidelines. The 29-year-old forward, who has been out of competitive football since July 2023, recently marked his presence on the team’s match sheet four times, including the 22nd round fixture […]
Ajax Amsterdam’s rising star Jorthy Mokio is at the heart of a fierce battle between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as both nations vie for his international allegiance. Born in Belgium, the highly-rated defender is eligible to represent both countries, placing him in a pivotal position to shape his international future. The […]
Hull City midfielder Eliot Matazo will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the match against Cardiff City in the English Championship. The Belgian-Congolese, who joined the Tigers in January, sustained the injury in the first half of the fixture. The 23-year-old had made an immediate impact at […]
