FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over 2026 World Cup play-off infractions
The world football governing body, FIFA, has handed sanctions to both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football...
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West Ham consider permanent move for Axel Disasi after impressive loan spell
West Ham United FC are weighing up the possibility of signing defender Axel Disasi on a permanent deal at the...
DR Congo drop players named in Nigeria’s eligibility complaint ahead of World Cup playoff
DR Congo national team has left out two players cited in a formal complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation, as...
Paris Saint Germain set to part ways with Franco-Congolese midfielder Senny Mayulu
Paris Saint Germain are expected to part ways with France international of DR Congo descent following a breakdown in contract...
DRC squad faces backlash as Oscar Kabwit misses out
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s squad for the March 2026 elections has sparked controversy with the notable absence of young...
DR Congo U23 to face Algeria in double friendly
DR Congo U23 national football team are set to play two international friendly matches against Algeria U23 national football team...
DR Congo face injury concern as Jérémy Ngakia doubts grow ahead of World Cup play-offs
DR Congo defender Jérémy Ngakia is expected to miss the intercontinental play-off matches for the 2026 World Cup after suffering...
Yoane Wissa returns to DR Congo squad for decisive World Cup qualifier in Mexico
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has announced his squad for the decisive intercontinental playoff that will determine whether the...
DR Congo striker Simon Banza inspires Al-Jazira win over Al Dhafra
Simon Banza delivered a decisive performance to guide Al-Jazira to a 2-1 victory away at Al Dhafra during the 19th...
DR Congo call up Pyramids star Fiston Mayele for crucial 2026 World Cup play-off camp
Pyramids FC have confirmed that striker Fiston Mayele has received a call-up to the DR Congo national football team ahead...
Wilfred Ndidi has called for calm and focus within the Nigeria national football team camp as uncertainty lingers over the...
Chaos in DR Congo as fans invade pitch in Lubumbashi derby between Saint Eloi Lupopo and TP Mazembe
The highly anticipated Lubumbashi derby in the Linafoot Ligue 1 (DR Congo championship) descended into chaos on Sunday, 8 March...
Manchester United and Liverpool set to battle for Franco-Congolese defender Pierre Kalulu
Manchester United and Liverpool are preparing to go head-to-head in the race to sign France international of DR Congo descent...
Nigeria keeps World Cup faith alive as FIFA weighs DR Congo eligibility saga
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has reassured Nigerians that the country’s hopes of qualifying for the...
Arnaud Mbuku proves a nightmare for Nancy in resounding Montpellier win
Montpellier secured a dominant 3-0 victory over AS Nancy Lorraine in their latest Ligue 2 encounter, with Congolese international Arnaud...
Shehu Dikko insists Nigeria case over DR Congo eligibility still open
The appearance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on a FIFA accreditation document for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental...
DR Congo aims to return to World Cup 52 years after first appearance
Fifty-two years after their sole World Cup finals appearance under the Zaire era, the Democratic Republic of Congo could soon...
DR Congo football leadership contest intensifies ahead of FECOFA vote
The race to lead Congolese Association Football Federation is gathering pace as two former officials have declared their intention to...
Congolese winger Kevin Bemanga signs for Bulgarian side Minyor Pernik
Congolese winger Kevin Bemanga has resumed his professional career after signing for Minyor Pernik in Bulgaria’s second division. The move...
2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s hopes dashed as FIFA confirms DR Congo in intercontinental playoffs
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has officially unveiled the final list of countries set to compete in the inter-confederation play-off...