FECOFA holds emergency talks with FIFA over Ebola concerns ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Congolese Football Association (FECOFA) has reportedly held urgent discussions with FIFA following concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak, as...
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DR Congo and FIFA discuss Ebola precautions ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo and FIFA have held discussions over health precautions linked to the Ebola outbreak as the...
Ebola concerns dominate FECOFA–FIFA talks over DR Congo World Cup preparations
The Fédération Congolaise de Football Association (FECOFA) has held high-level discussions with FIFA over the impact of the Ebola virus...
Cédric Makiadi appointed Werder Bremen U-23 head coach ahead of 2026/27 season
Former DR Congo international Cédric Makiadi has been named the new head coach of Werder Bremen’s U23 team, with the...
DR Congo World Cup plans disrupted as US imposes strict isolation protocol over Ebola concerns
With less than a month remaining before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Democratic Republic of Congo...
DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy proud of Atromitos campaign
Samuel Moutoussamy has described his first season with Atromitos FC as a campaign filled with important lessons after establishing himself...
Mosengo-Omba promises ‘unity, reconstruction and work’ after election as FECOFA president
Newly elected president of the Congolese Association Football Federation (FECOFA), FECOFA, Véron Mosengo-Omba, has called for unity and urgent rebuilding...
World Cup 2026: US suspends visas to DR Congo as Ebola outbreak disrupts preparations
The United States has suspended the issuance of visas to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) in response...
Rocky Bushiri ruled out of World Cup squad as DR Congo confirm last-minute change
DR Congo have suffered a setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup after defender Rocky Bushiri was ruled out of...
Former CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba sweeps DR Congo FA presidency in landslide victory
Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially been elected as the new president of Federation Congolaise de Football Association (FECOFA), securing a commanding...
DR Congo cleared for 2026 World Cup despite US Ebola restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo will be permitted to compete at the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite...
Moroccan giants Raja Athletic express firm interest in Kaizer Chiefs star Glody Lilepo
South African giants Kaizer Chiefs is at risk of losing their influential winger Glody Lilepo ahead of the summer transfer...
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Glody Lilepo has been dealt a major disappointment after missing out on a place in the DR...
2026 World Cup: DR Congo include ‘Lumumba’ fan in official delegation list
The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a remarkable step in celebrating the bond between the national team and its...
DR Congo name experienced squad for historic 2026 World Cup return
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre has named a largely unchanged 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, recalling Congolese midfielder...
DR Congo winger Theo Bongonda leaves Spartak Moscow after three-year spell
DR Congo international Theo Bongonda has ended his three-year spell in Russia, parting ways with giants Spartak Moscow. The 29-year-old...
CAF U17 AFCON: Côte d’Ivoire beat DR Congo with stoppage-time penalty
Cote d’Ivoire U17 secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over DR Congo U17 thanks to Harafat Diabate’s stoppage-time penalty in a...
DR Congo set date for Sébastien Desabre’s 2026 World Cup squad announcement
The Congolese Football Federation (Fecofa) has confirmed that coach Sébastien Desabre will announce his squad for the 2026 World Cup...
DR Congo suffer injury concern over Rocky Bushiri ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Rocky Bushiri has emerged as a major injury concern for the Democratic Republic of Congo after being forced off early...
DR Congo honours football legend Pierre Ndaye Mulamba with statue at Martyrs Stadium
Pierre Ndaye Mulamba has been honoured with a statue in Kinshasa, cementing the legacy of one of African football’s greatest...