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Beating Jamaica in the playoff, the DRC clinches its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic return to the global stage more than half a century after 1974. A return to the world’s biggest competition, hailed by CAF and FIFA. FIFA and the Confederation of African Football hailed the performance of the […]
FIFA will issue its decision on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s claim concerning the eligibility of several Congolese players, a ruling that could be crucial for the Super Eagles’ hopes in the race to the 2026 World Cup. The soap opera isn’t over yet. FIFA will issue its verdict on Monday, February 16, regarding the Nigerian […]
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising fixtures and qualifying spots at stake. The race to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup continues with the third round of the African qualifiers, whose […]
Incidents involving staff at Mohammed V Stadium during Wydad–Maniema Union have rekindled a controversy already seen during AFCON 2025, which has gone viral on social media. Less than a week after the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, a controversy that was thought to be relegated to anecdotes resurfaced. During the CAF Confederation Cup […]
With a goal by Boulbina in extra time, Algeria defeated the DRC (1-0) this Tuesday in the Round of 16 at CAN 2025. A precious victory for the Fennecs that advance to the quarterfinals. Algeria clinched its quarterfinal berth after a breathless battle against the Democratic Republic of Congo. For a long time the match […]
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close this Tuesday with two clashes on the schedule: Algeria – DR Congo and Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Monday with two decisive fixtures. The heavy favorite for […]
Friday’s fixtures across Africa’s pitches mark the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Saturday with several fixtures on the schedule, notably the showdown between Benin and Botswana in the early afternoon. Later, Senegal will face DR Congo, while Uganda will play Tanzania. […]
Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr praised the display, while also pointing out sporting and organizational regrets. Despite the opening defeat against the Leopards of DR Congo, Gernot Rohr did not want to […]
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its room for maneuver in a tough Group D. Benin missed its AFCON 2025 opener. Facing DR Congo this Tuesday in Rabat, the Cheetahs fell by the narrowest […]
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in what already promises to be a very competitive tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 […]
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its very first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. A historic success that could pave the way to qualification for the round of 16. On the eve […]
The CAF has appointed the referee who will officiate the match between Benin and the DRC this Tuesday, a fixture in the group stage of AFCON 2025. The African governing body has named South African referee Tom Abongile. The Confederation of African Football has revealed the identity of the referee selected for the Benin – […]
DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0; Ghana is not qualified for the tournament. With just days until the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa […]
After the Leopards’ win over the Super Eagles in the playoffs, the DRC strongly denounced the petition filed by the Nigerian federation, accusing Nigeria of trying to qualify by off-field means. Tensions have risen between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria amid a controversy over qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The DRC […]
DRC’s coach spoke about the Leopards’ chances at AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre urged his players not to underestimate any team. Semi-finalists at the last edition, the DRC approaches AFCON 2025 with ambition but caution, determined to get through the group stage before dreaming bigger. The Leopards are placed in Group D alongside Benin, Botswana […]
Semi-finalists at the last edition, the DRC approaches AFCON 2025 with ambition but caution, determined to get through the group stage before dreaming bigger. A few days before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fine‑tuning its final preparations. Semi-finalists in the previous edition, the […]
The former DR Congo coach, Florent Ibengue, calls Éric Chelle’s remarks « absurd », after Chelle accused the Leopards of resorting to voodoo magic during the playoff they won against Nigeria for qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The former DR Congo coach, Florent Ibenge, strongly reacted to Éric Chelle’s comments, which had suggested that […]
Deprived of five starters, suspended for its opener against the DRC, Benin will have to field a deeply reshuffled squad to begin AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A situation that does not, however, worry coach Gernot Rohr. For its fifth participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, Benin will have to deal with a hemorrhage of […]
The DR Congo coach has announced the list of players selected for the final phase of AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre has called up 26 Leopards. The final DR Congo squad for AFCON 2025 has been released. Coach Sébastien Desabre selected a group of 26 Leopards for the final phase of the African tournament, which […]
A few weeks before the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté says the Teranga Lions must fully embrace their status as favorites and announces his desire to play a major role in the quest for another continental title. As Senegal enters the final stretch before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
Eliminated by the RD Congo after a tense play-off, Nigeria saw the controversy grow following Eric Chelle’s remarks, before the coach backtracked on his statements to calm things down. “Throughout the whole session, a member of the Congolese staff was, in my view, doing voodoo magic,” Eric Chelle said at a press conference in Rabat […]
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle denounced “suspicious” practices by the Congolese staff after the Super Eagles were eliminated on penalties in the final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Nigeria coach Éric Chelle accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of resorting to “voodoo magic” during the penalty shootout that separated the two nations on Sunday […]
The Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, says Nigeria has what it takes to secure qualification for the World Cup, on the eve of a decisive clash against DR Congo. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen once again stressed the importance for the Super Eagles of clinching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, reports Daily Post. Defeated during […]
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will advance to the intercontinental play-offs, the final step before a possible World Cup qualification. Nigeria will meet the Democratic Republic of the Congo again on Sunday in […]
In response to a heated controversy sparked by the circulation of a document suggesting alleged public funding for Fally Ipupa’s concert, the Congolese Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage sought to set the record straight. In a statement dated 6 November 2025, Minister Yolande Elebe Ma Ndembo denies any financial involvement by the State and […]
More than 200 health centres in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing severe medicine shortages due to ongoing fighting and a lack of humanitarian funding, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Wednesday. The organization reviewed 240 health facilities in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, hard […]
Vital Kamerhe announced his resignation as president of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Resignation of Vital Kamerhe, president of the National Assembly. This decision, which came after several days of intense tensions, follows a petition initiated by deputies from the UDPS and other parties. He is accused of mismanagement and […]
In Kinshasa, the repercussion of the former Congolese president Joseph Kabila’s trial, which is being conducted in absentia, was spectacular. General Lucien René Likulia, a representative of the public ministry, demanded the death penalty for the ex-President on Thursday, accusing him of many serious crimes ranging from “treason” to “war crimes”, and even “organizing an […]
Congolese pastor Marcello Jeremiah Tunasi is getting remarried this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Brussels to Esther Aicha, a faithful member of his church “The Compassion”. This decision, made a year after the death of his wife Blanche Tunasi, is drawing both congratulations and sharp criticism in the francophone Christian sphere. Marcello Jeremiah Tunasi, the […]
Koffi Olomide emotionally celebrated the academic success of his daughter Kenaya, who now holds a degree in law. The famous Congolese artist expressed his pride in a stirring public tribute to the one he considers “the majority of the people in his heart”. The singer Koffi Olomide, an icon of Congolese music, spoke from the […]
