Tag: Dr Congo
Kane’s double saves England from World Cup shock
With extra time looming, the England skipper struck again four minutes from time, calmly finishing into the top corner after…
Congo DR’s famous ‘Living Statue’ fan finally makes World Cup debut
Lumumba remains a respected national figure in Congo DR, and Nkuka Mboladinga’s tribute has made him a beloved symbol among…
Ronaldo stunned as DR Congo snatch shock result against Portugal
For Ronaldo, the evening was particularly frustrating. The veteran forward endured a largely quiet outing and was denied by a…
Uganda shuts Congo border as Ebola cases near 1,000 in worsening outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help stop the spread of Ebola, as…
World Cup 2026: DR Congo ask FIFA for refund over Ebola crisis
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has appealed to FIFA to refund World Cup tickets purchased by supporters who…
UN intensifying efforts to counter fast-spreading Ebola in eastern DR Congo – Official
WHO on Friday raised the national risk assessment for DRC to “very high”, although the global risk remains “low”.
Alarm grows in eastern Congo as Ebola deaths increase
Residents in eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are worried after a new Ebola outbreak was reported…
Ebola outbreak worse than reported, WHO warns
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain a global public health…
Viral Congolese AFCON fan “Lumumba” gets presidential reward for loyalty after World Cup qualification
A loyal supporter of DR Congo’s national football team, popularly known as “Lumumba” (real name Michel Nkuka Mboladinga), has been…
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…