‘We must be united’: Wissa sends rallying cry to struggling Newcastle
DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa has urged his Newcastle United teammates to remain united and maintain a positive attitude as the club attempts to...
Olympic Eagles name seven NPFL players for DR Congo Olympic qualifiers
Seven Nigeria Premier Football League players have been selected in Nigeria’s 23-man Olympic Eagles squad for the two-legged 2028 Olympic Games...
Cédric Bakambu announces San Diego FC departure after just two months
DR Congo striker Cédric Bakambu has announced his departure from Major League Soccer (MLS) side San Diego FC after just two months, bringing a...
Ex-refs chief drops Dan Burn disallowed goal verdict as Newcastle footage re-analysed
Dan Burn's goal for Newcastle against Fulham was rightly disallowed for Yoane Wissa's foul on Timothy Castagne.That is according to former PGMOL...
Deniran Ortega to lead Olympic Eagles against DR Congo
Assistant head coach Deniran Ortega will lead the Nigeria U23 side, also known as the Olympic Eagles, for their 2027 U23 AFCON qualifying tie...
Paris Brunner decision now in Monaco striker's hands, says DR Congo boss Sebastien Desabre
DR Congo manager Sebastien Desabre says his coaching staff has done everything it can to convince AS Monaco forward Paris Brunner to choose the...
Bakambu returns as Desabre names DR Congo squad for Sierra Leone qualifiers
Sebastien Desabre has recalled Cedric Bakambu to the DR Congo squad for November's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Sierra Leone,...
Jules Ahoka: Sunderland star with 100% and 89% stats can save Regis Le Bris vs Chelsea - verdict
Sunderland midfielder Jules Ahoka should be in their starting eleven against Chelsea as Regis Le Bris fights to save his job.Le Bris' job is under...
Nigeria U23: Eric Chelle brings in foreign-based players for DR Congo qualifiers
Nigeria U23 head coach Eric Chelle has added more foreign-based players to his squad for the forthcoming U23 AFCON qualifying ties against DR...
DR Congo name 26-man squad for Sierra Leone AFCON qualifying double-header
DR Congo have named a 26-man squad for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Sierra Leone in November....
DR Congo recall Cédric Bakambu as Desabre names squad for Sierra Leone double-header
DR Congo have named a 26-man squad for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Sierra Leone, with experienced...
Cipenga, Wissa and Bakambu Named in DR Congo Squad for Double-Header
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has announced a 26-man squad for the Leopards’ November double-header against Sierra Leone in the 2027 Africa...
Brighton consider Nigeria Olympic call-up for Zadok Yohanna too soon
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly reluctant to release Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna for the country’s crucial Under-23 Olympic qualifying ties...
Sierra Leone hand maiden call-ups to Bekoe and Jones for DR Congo double-header
Sierra Leone head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has handed maiden call-ups to Samuel Bekoe and Malachi Jones ahead of the Leone Stars’ 2027 Africa Cup...
2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Sierra Leone hand Malachi Jones, Samuel Bekoe first call-ups for crucial DR Congo games
Sierra Leone head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has handed maiden call-ups to Samuel Bekoe and Malachi Jones as the Leone Stars prepare for a crucial...
Samuel Bekoe, Malachi Jones Earn Sierra Leone Call-Ups
Head Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named a 25-man Sierra Leone squad for the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against DR Congo’s...
2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ugandan referee Joshua appointed for DR Congo-Nigeria first leg
Ugandan referee Duula Joshua will officiate the first leg of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic...
Liverpool Eye 21-Year-Old DR Congo Midfielder: Is £50m Too Much?
Andoni Iraola took charge in June after Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot, and the opening months of 2026/27 have justified the decision. Liverpool...
CAF Awards 2026: Hakimi, Semenyo and Mane among African Player of the Year nominees
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the 10 nominees for its 2026 Men’s Player of the Year award, also known as the African...
DR Congo v Nigeria: Ugandan officials appointed for 2028 Olympic qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of officials from Uganda and the Central African Republic for the first leg of...
Hakimi, Semenyo and Mane shortlisted for CAF African Player of the Year award
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the 10 nominees for its African Player of the Year award, with reigning winner Achraf...
Mutiu Adepoju supports home-based U-23 players to shine against DR Congo
Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged home-based players invited to the country’s U-23 national team to seize the opportunity to...
Olympic Eagles drop seven players before DR Congo trip
Seven players have been released from the Olympic Eagles squad before Nigeria’s departure for the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday, November...
CAF Awards 2026: Morocco lead a controversial shortlist for Africa's best men's team
CAF has nominated all 10 African nations that represented the continent at the 2026 World Cup for its men's national team of the year award,...
CAF Awards 2026: Morocco leads controversial shortlist for Africa’s national team of the year
The CAF shortlist for Africa’s men’s national team of the year includes all 10 African countries that qualified for the 2026 World Cup, a decision...
Mohamed Ouahbi and Walid Regragui nominated for 2026 CAF Coach of the Year award
Moroccan coaches Mohamed Ouahbi and Walid Regragui have been shortlisted for the 2026 CAF Men’s Coach of the Year award after the Confederation of...
Morocco shortlisted for 2026 CAF Men's National Team of the Year award
Morocco's senior national team has been nominated for the 2026 CAF Men's National Team of the Year award after being named among ten contenders for...
Fiston Mayele misses out as CAF announces Interclub Player of the Year nominees
Defending champion Fiston Mayele has been left out of the 10-man shortlist for the 2026 CAF Interclub Player of the Year award after the...
‘Nigeria Has the Talent, But That Is Not Enough!’ — Mutiu Adepoju Sends Strong Warning to Olympic Eagles Ahead of DR Congo Showdown
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has challenged Nigeria’s U-23 national team to prove their quality on the pitch, warning that talent...
‘Many Players May Not Honour U-23 Invitations’ — Atlanta ’96 Gold Medalist Obafemi Abiodun Raises Alarm Ahead of DR Congo Clash
Former Nigeria international and Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medalist Obafemi Abiodun has warned that club commitments could seriously disrupt...
Olympic Eagles bolster squad with two more arrivals ahead of DR Congo qualifier
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have added Bawa Prince and Ayodeji Abayomi to their training camp as preparations continue for the 2028 Olympic Games...
Noah Sadiki attracts Juventus, Liverpool and Atletico interest
DR Congo international Noah Sadiki is attracting interest from several leading European clubs following his impressive performances for Sunderland...
23 Players, 11 Officials In Olympic Eagles Camp Ahead Of DR Congo Clash
The Olympic Eagles of Nigeria have intensified preparations for their 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with 23 players and 11...
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles step up U-23 AFCON qualifiers preparations ahead of crucial DR Congo double-header
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have stepped up preparations for their 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with head coach Éric Chelle...
Noah Sadiki attracting interest from Juventus, Liverpool and other European giants
At 21, Sunderland midfielder and DR Congo international Noah Sadiki is already attracting significant attention across the European transfer...
Nigeria U23: Eric Chelle to cut 18 players before DR Congo qualifiers
Nigeria U23 head coach Eric Chelle is set to release 18 of the 30 players currently in camp before the team’s U23 AFCON qualifying tie against DR...
Samuel Moutoussamy injury scare eased after Greece Cup goal
Samuel Moutoussamy has avoided a serious injury after the DR Congo captain was forced off shortly after scoring in the Greek Cup. The midfielder...
Chelle drops 18 players, awaits 13 foreign based stars for DR Congo tie
Nigeria U23 head coach Eric Chelle is set to drop 18 players from the 30-man squad currently in camp ahead of the team’s upcoming Africa Cup of...
Top European clubs chase DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki
DR Congo international Noah Sadiki has reportedly attracted interest from several top European clubs following his impressive performances for...
DR Congo star Sadiki wanted by five European clubs after impressive displays
DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki is attracting interest from several major European clubs despite Sunderland’s difficult start to the Premier League...
Seven players quit Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles camp ahead of DR Congo showdown
Seven players have left Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles camp after their respective Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs requested their release...
Olympic Eagles face Remo Stars in friendly ahead of DR Congo qualifiers
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will test their readiness for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign when they take on Nigeria Premier Football League...
Moses Magogo congratulates Samson Adamu on appointment as CAF General Secretary
Uganda Football Association (FUFA) president Moses Magogo has congratulated Samson Adamu following his appointment as the substantive General...
Red Arrows coach Mbewe targets Confederation Cup quarter-finals after draw
Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe says his side must prepare thoroughly to reach the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup following the...
Nigeria U23s: Ebola scare raises doubts over DR Congo first leg
Nigeria's Olympic Eagles face a DR Congo outbreak of Ebola that could move the first leg of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier from...
DR Congo star Fiston Mayele hits top form at Al-Ahli Tripoli
Congolese striker Fiston Mayele has made an impressive start to life at Al-Ahli Tripoli, emerging as one of the club's standout performers...
DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy suffers injury setback ahead of November AFCON qualifiers
DR Congo international Samuel Moutoussamy has suffered a potential injury setback after scoring for Atromitos in their Greek Cup encounter against...
Paris Brunner transfer rumour: Bayern Munich linked with Monaco forward
Germany and DR Congo centre-forward Paris Brunner is the subject of a transfer rumour linking him with a move from Monaco to Bayern Munich. The...
Bayern Munich linked with Monaco forward Paris Brunner
Paris Brunner, the German and DR Congo centre-forward currently at Monaco, has been linked with a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich....
DR Congo steps up security ahead of Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier
Football authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are preparing enhanced security measures for the national team’s 2027 Africa Cup of...
Ebola Fears: NSC Asks CAF To Move Nigeria-DR Congo U23 Match From Lubumbashi
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), requesting that Nigeria’s upcoming Under-23 Africa...
DR Congo U15 eliminated by Somalia after 4-0 quarter-final defeat
DR Congo have been eliminated from the U15 World Cup after suffering a 4-0 defeat against Somalia in the quarter-finals, bringing their campaign to...
Joseph Nonge faces international future decision between Belgium, DR Congo and Costa Rica
Joseph Nonge faces a decision over his international future, with Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Costa Rica all representing...
U15 World Cup: Somalia end DR Congo's run with emphatic quarter-final win
Somalia advanced to the next round of the U15 World Cup's Level D after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 4-0 in the quarter-finals. The...
U15 World Cup: Somalia send DR Congo out in Level D quarter-finals
DR Congo’s campaign at the U15 World Cup ended in the Level D quarter-finals after they were beaten 4-0 by an impressive Somalia side. The...
Joseph Nonge faces international choice between Belgium, DR Congo and Costa Rica
Stade Brestois midfielder Joseph Nonge is facing a decision over his international future, with Belgium, DR Congo and Costa Rica all potential...
DR Congo U15s beat Oman to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals
DR Congo’s Leopardeaux have reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA U15 World Cup 2026 after a 2-0 victory over Oman in the last 16 of Level D in...
Paris Brunner: Arsenal linked with Monaco forward
Germany and DR Congo forward Paris Brunner, currently at Monaco, has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the Premier League. The 20-year-old...
Morocco knocked out as Senegal, Cameroon and DR Congo reach U15 World Cup quarter-finals
The Morocco, Algeria and Cote d’Ivoire were among the African teams whose title hopes suffered setbacks in the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in...
Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane names DR Congo as his toughest opponents
Harry Kane has revealed that facing the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the most difficult challenge of his international...
DR Congo reach U15 World Cup last 16 with emphatic win over Mauritius
The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of the Congo secured their place in the last 16 of League D at the U15 World Cup in Baku with a commanding...
Olympic Eagles begin preparations for 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifier against DR Congo
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have begun their preparations for the second-round 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic...
Full house as Olympic Eagles open camp for DR Congo clash
Nigeria’s U-23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, have assembled their full complement of 31 invited players ahead of their crucial 2028 Olympic...
DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa faces uncertain Newcastle future as Tresoldi emerges
Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi as they consider strengthening their attack ahead of a potential...
Manchester United linked with Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta
Jean-Philippe Mateta, the France and DR Congo-qualified Crystal Palace forward, is being linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester...
Football: Olympic Eagles begin preparations for DR Congo
Nigeria U23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, on Tuesday began preparations for next month’s U23 AFCON qualifiers against DR Congo,...
Morocco maintain perfect U15 World Cup record with 7-0 win
Morocco continued their outstanding run at the U15 World Cup in Baku with a 7-0 victory over Curacao, while Tunisia suffered their first defeat and...
Morocco maintain perfect U15 World Cup record as Tunisia suffer first defeat
Morocco continued their outstanding run at the U15 World Cup in Baku with a 7-0 victory over Curacao, while Tunisia lost for the first time and DR...
U15 World Cup: Morocco and Algeria maintain perfect starts as DR Congo struggle
Morocco and Algeria continue to set the pace at the U15 World Cup, while DR Congo have suffered a third defeat in as many matches. Morocco...
U15 World Cup: Morocco maintain perfect start as Tunisia beat DR Congo
Morocco made it two wins from two at the U15 World Cup by beating Costa Rica 4-2, while Tunisia overcame the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-1 in a...
Morocco maintain perfect start as Tunisia beat DR Congo at FIFA U15 World Cup
Morocco claimed a second successive victory at the FIFA U15 World Cup on Sunday, beating Costa Rica 4-2, while Tunisia defeated the Democratic...
DR Congo U15s beaten 3-2 by El Salvador in FIFA World Cup opener
The Democratic Republic of the Congo began the first FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan with a narrow 3-2 defeat by El Salvador. The...
FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival: DR Congo edged out by El Salvador in five-goal opener
DR Congo's U15 side began the first FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan with a narrow 3-2 defeat by El Salvador in Baku. The Leopardeaux...
Eric Chelle names 31-player Nigeria squad for Olympic Eagles’ DR Congo qualifiers
Eric Chelle has called up 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie...
Eric Chelle names 31-man Nigeria squad for U23 Afcon qualifier against DR Congo
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has selected 31 players for the national team’s next preparation camp ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations U23 qualifying...
Nigeria name 31-man squad for crucial DR Congo Olympic qualifier
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will begin preparations on Sunday, 25 October 2026, ahead of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against DR...
Tanguy Ndombele linked with Rubin Kazan move
Tanguy Ndombele, the French and DR Congo midfielder currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Russian Premier Liga side Rubin Kazan....
Nigeria face crucial DR Congo showdown on road to Los Angeles 2028
Nigeria have invited 31 home-based footballers to begin preparations for their two-legged U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tie against...
Olympic Qualifier: Eric Chelle invites 31 home-based players ahead of crucial DR Congo clash
On the roster are four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and 10 forwards.
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Eric Chelle names 31-man Olympic Eagles squad for DR Congo qualifier
Head Coach Eric Chelle has called up 31 players to the Nigeria U23 National Team, Olympic Eagles, for their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players for Crucial DR Congo U23 AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles camp ahead of Nigeria’s crucial U23 Africa Cup of...
Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players For Double-legged Olympic Qualifier Against DR Congo
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles’ camp ahead of next month’s two-legged U23 Africa Cup...
Eric Chelle names 31-player Olympic Eagles squad for DR Congo qualifiers
Nigeria U23 head coach Eric Chelle has named a 31-man squad made up entirely of home-based players for the Olympic Eagles’ Africa U-23 Cup of...
Eric Chelle summons 31-players for U-23 AFCON Qualifiers against DR Congo
Nigeria’s senior men’s national team Head Coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the camp of Nigeria’s U23 national team, the...
LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle calls 31 home boys to camp for DR Congo
Head Coach Éric Chelle has invited a total of 31 players to the camp of the U23 National Team, Olympic Eagles, as the countdown begins for next...
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifier: Chelle calls 31 NPFL stars for DR Congo clash
Head Coach Éric Chelle has invited a total of 31 players to the camp of the U23 National Team, Olympic Eagles, as the countdown begins [...]
Dimitry Bertaud stars as Forge FC make Canadian Championship history
Forge FC became the first Canadian Premier League (CPL) club to win the Canadian Championship after beating CF Montreal 4-2 on penalties following...
U23 AFCON Qualifier: DR Congo Confirm Stadium for Nigeria Clash
The Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed the TP Mazembe Stadium as the venue for their first-leg encounter against Nigeria in the second...
DR Congo U15 arrive in Baku for historic FIFA World Cup debut
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s U15 national team have arrived in Baku ahead of their first appearance at the FIFA U15 World Cup. The...
DR Congo Under-15s arrive in Baku for historic FIFA World Cup debut
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Under-15 national team has arrived in Baku ahead of the FIFA U15 World Cup, which will take place in...