Tag: Dr Congo
NFF’s World Cup Drama: Petition against DR Congo called a ‘sham’
Prince Harrison Jalla, Chairman of Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Concepts, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of submitting…
CAF, FIFA praise DR Congo after World Cup qualification
Fans across DR Congo have expressed their joy and excitement, seeing this qualification as a historic moment that brings pride…
DR Congo end 52-year wait with dramatic World Cup qualification
The Democratic Republic of Congo have secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence with…
World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo
Nigeria’s football authority, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the DR Congo Football Federation were found guilty of separate offences during…
DR Congo football chief sentenced to life imprisonment for massive corruption
The case comes after an eight-month investigation into allegations of corruption and misconduct within the country’s football governing body.
Heartbreak for Super Eagles fans as FIFA confirms DR Congo for Inter-Confederation Play-offs
This setup puts DR Congo just one match away from booking their ticket to the World Cup, where they will…
Breaking: FIFA delivers final Verdict on Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes
Nigeria had filed a formal protest following the decisive encounter, which finished 1–1 before being settled on penalties, with DR…
Why Nigeria Must Wait: Gaye explains FIFA’s late decision on DR Congo Case
These games are scheduled around the same time as the intercontinental playoff matches. Gaye reassured fans that Nigeria’s case should…
Countdown to Clarity: Nigeria, DR Congo brace for explosive FIFA verdict
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally challenged the eligibility of several Congolese players who featured in the decisive tie,…
Nigeria Vs Dr Congo: FIFA set to deliver verdict
FIFA is set to announce its final decision on Monday, February 16, regarding Nigeria’s official protest against Democratic Republic of…
History, youths, nerves converge as Algeria, DR Congo renew AFCON rivalry
The Desert Foxes have kept clean sheets in both AFCON meetings and remain unbeaten against DR Congo in seven encounters…
AFCON 2025: Senegal, Congo share spoils in Group D clash
Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and a resilient DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in a crucial…
DR Congo dig deep to edge Benin in tense AFCON Opener
The second half brought added drama when DR Congo thought they had doubled their advantage. Cedric Bakambu headed home from…
Breaking: Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face player eligibility probe
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a probe into the eligibility of several DR Congo players used during the…
Nigerians roast Chelle over ‘voodoo’ claim after Eagles defeat to DR Congo
After the match, coach Éric Chelle claimed a DR Congo official “did some voodoo” during the shootout, suggesting it affected…
Nwabali reacts to Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Nwabali said he understood the pain Nigerians felt because he had once been just…
Breaking: Nigeria crash out as DR Congo win World Cup playoff on penalties
Extra time brought more tension than quality. DR Congo twice found the net through Mayele and Sadiki, but both efforts…
Nigeria vs Congo: Onyeka fires Nigeria into early lead
Nigeria made a dream start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs final on Sunday night, going ahead within minutes…
Flashback: The unforgettable matches between Nigeria, DR Congo
With both teams set to face off again, the history shows a rivalry filled with drama, goals, and unforgettable moments…
World Cup Playoffs: CAF clears Ndidi to play against DRC on Sunday
This confirmation is a major boost for the Nigerian team, as Ndidi’s experience and midfield presence will be crucial in…
World Cup Playoffs: DR Congo tipped to qualify ahead of Super Eagles, others
DR Congo could have qualified directly if Senegal had not won their last game. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, while DR…
UN set to relocate non-essential staff from DR Congo
“Essential UN personnel are remaining on the ground, sustaining critical operations such as food distribution, medical assistance, shelter, and protection…
South Africa beat DR Congo on penalties to win AFCON Bronze
The match ended goalless at the end of 90 minutes. For the first time in AFCON, there was no extra…
Cote d’Ivoire beat DR Congo to set up AFCON final clash against Nigeria
Sebastien Haller scored in the 65th minute with a brilliant shot into the roof of the net after being released…
DR Congo thrash Guinea to reach AFCON Semi-finals
Arthur Masuaku gave the Central African side a 3-1 lead eight minute to the end of the match. He took…
Egypt crash out of AFCON, DR Congo reach quarter-finals
The Egyptian goalkeeper, Gabaski missed his kick, while the Congolese keeper, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau sent an unstoppable penalty past Gabaski into…
5 reported Ebola cases die in DR Congo
The WHO noted that all five patients have died and 234 contacts have been identified and are under surveillance, while…
WHO begins counter-Ebola vaccination campaign
The immunisation campaign against Ebola commenced on Monday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the first case was…
Ebola strikes again in DR Congo
A new positive case of Ebola virus disease has been confirmed in North Kivu, a province in eastern Democratic Republic…
COVID-19: DR Congo approves “MANACOVID” for treatment
The Luozi pharmaceutical research centre (CRPL), on Tuesday, approved the “MANACOVID” drug to treat the coronavirus (COVID-19) in DR Congo.