Democratic Republic of the Congo

Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup play-off amid travel shutdown

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Fifth Round - First Leg - United Arab Emirates v Iraq - Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2025 Iraq players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

FIFA optimistic amid chaos 100 days out from the World Cup

Africa Cup of Nations refereeing gets a red card

Referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala giving a yellow card to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Jan 18.

Victor Osimhen finds Afcon scoring touch to give Nigeria cutting edge

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores their first goal against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Democratic Republic of Congo’s human statue becomes Afcon’s most famous fan

Michel Kuka Mboladinga has earned fame as the fan who stands completely immobile throughout his team’s games.

Amad Diallo inspires Ivory Coast to 3-0 win over Burkina Faso to book Afcon quarter-final spot

Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo closing down Burkina Faso defender Arsene Kouassi in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on Jan 6, 2026.

Late winner puts Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations last eight, Ivory Coast ease through

Striker Adil Boulbina scores the winning goal for Algeria in extra time against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Heavyweights line up as Africa Cup of Nations reaches knockout stage

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi with teammates during the 3-0 Africa Cup of Nations win over Zambia on Dec 29, 2025, at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah.

DR Congo fan poses as statue at Afcon games in tribute to late leader Lumumba

Democratic Republic of Congo's supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga pays tribute to his country's late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D football match against Botswana at El Madina Stadium in Rabat on Dec 30, 2025.

Senegal top Africa Cup of Nations group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history

Democratic Republic Of Congo midfielder Mario Stroeykens scores a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations match against Botswana.

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