Republic of Congo News News Republic of Congo » Sports: DR Congo ‘statue’ superfan replaced after visa issues
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s talismanic superfan, whose living-statue poses have charmed the football-watching world, has been denied a visa to the US for his nation’s World Cup game against ...
News Republic of Congo » Sports: Why is DR Congo COD? Explaining country code of team making return at World Cup 2026
Here's what to know about DR Congo being referred to as COD, rather than DRC.
News Republic of Congo » Sports: ‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
During the Democratic Republic of Congo’s matches, you might see a man standing with a saluting gesture for the entirety of 90 minutes. Michel Kuka Mboladinga wants you to know that it’s not just ...
News Republic of Congo » Sports: Congo pulls off first World Cup win, will play England in round of 32
ATLANTA ― DR Congo's 2026 World Cup journey continues after a 3-1 drubbing of Uzbekistan. Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre said pre-game his team was focused on playing a good "technical" game ...
News Republic of Congo » Sports: Democratic Republic of Congo: How The Leopards qualified for their first World Cup since 1974
Image: The Democratic Republic of Congo ended a 52-year wait for World Cup qualification after beating Jamaica After 52 long years, the Democratic Republic of Congo have made it to the World Cup. With ...
News Republic of Congo » Sports: Veteran coach Le Roy takes over as Congo Republic boss
BRAZZAVILLE, June 10 (Reuters) - Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy is returning to the helm of an African national team after being named as the new coach of Republic of Congo, the country’s ...