One of the technical grounds on which FIFA dismissed Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo for fielding an ineligible player in the world cup qualifiers was that the mail which they used in sending the petition wasn’t the right one. DR Congo pipped Nigeria to book a place in the intercontinental playoff with a 4-3 win on…

…Commission (NSC) is considering seeking compensation from FIFA following claims that DR Congo fielded an ineligible player during the World Cup qualifiers, a development that contributed to Nigeria's failure to reach the 2026 tournament. This comes after reporting by The New York Times and Le Monde on allegations that…

…was the final of the CAF play-offs for a spot in the intercontinental tournament. DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1. According to the report published on Tuesday, FIFA’s own legal officials had privately determined that Congo had breached player eligibility rules after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi fail…

…a stampede at Gate 2 of the stadium before Zimbabwe's 2027 AFCON qualifier against the DR CongoZimbabwe had only recently returned to hosting matches on home soil after years of playing fixtures abroad, including in South AfricaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Confederation of Af…

…seen on CAF's official website, whoever advances from this tie will meet either DR Congo or Morocco in a third-round fixture pencilled in for between February 23 and March 6, 2027.Africa will ultimately send only two teams to the Olympic tournament in Los Angeles in July 2028, making every round of this five-fixture qu…

…Shilling6Burundi2,997Burundian Franc7Tanzania2,645Tanzanian Shilling8DR Congo2,312Congolese Franc9Malawi1,734Malawian Kwacha10Rwanda1,477Rwandan FrancNaira rises and escapes the list of 10 weakest currencies in Africa. ImagesNigeria’s absence from the ranking does not necessarily mean the naira is stronger in purchasin…

…the current outbreak had already exceeded the West African outbreak’s figures. The post DR Congo ruling party official beaten to death after Ebola radio programme appeared first on Vanguard News.

…victory in the fourth set. Nigeria then held their nerve in a tense decider, edging DR Congo 15-13 to complete the comeback. Reacting to the victory, Elam expressed his delight with his players’ resilience, insisting that the result reflected the character of the Nigerian team. “I feel so great, and I’m happy to be a N…

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Ebola d3aths in DR Congo surge past 1,300 as v!rus 'spreading like a wildfire' The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surged above 1,300, marking an extraordinary rise of more than 40 percent in just five days as a leading public health consultant warns the virus…

…striker was sidelined due to injury during the first half of the play-off match, while DR Congo ultimately secured their place at the global event after winning in a penalty shoot out. Following the World Cup, Transfermarkt published its latest global market value update, which reflects players’ performances during the…

…the Round of 16. He also praised the performances of Cabo Verde, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, South Africa, Ghana and Tunisia. "Significant progress and successes were achieved by the African National Teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and I am very proud of their performances," Motsepe said. "The nine African Nati…

DR Congo has released the official list of 44 African countries whose citizens can apply for the country's eVisa in 2026The DR Congo eVisa is valid for 90 days after approval, and travellers must state the reason for their visitThe government also shared a sample of the approved eVisa to help applicants know what the d…

…to the last four. The Three Lions began their knockout campaign with a 2-1 victory over DR Congo before defeating Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. They then secured a 2-1 win over Norway in the quarter-finals to set up the semi-final clash with Argentina. The match is expected to renew one of international football’s mos…

…Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 AFCON — two defeats on penalties, against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off final and Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON, as well as two draws against South Africa and Zimbabwe during Nigeria’s unsuccessful 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. With Ch…

…Stage: Won 4–2 vs Croatia, Won 2–0 vs Panama, Drew 0–0 vs GhanaRound of 32: Won 2–1 vs DR CongoRound of 16: Won 3–2 vs MexicoQuarter-finals: Netherlands11Group Stage: 10Round of 32: 1Group Stage: Won 4–1 vs Sweden, Won 3–1 vs Tunisia, Won 3–1 vs IranRound of 32: Drew 1–1 (Lost 2–3 on pens) vs Morocco USA11Group Stage:…

…run at major tournaments, with Thomas Tuchel's side arriving in Miami having beaten DR Congo and Mexico to reach the last eight. Norway are contesting their first ever World Cup quarter-final, having ended a 28-year absence from the tournament. Speaking with Al Jazeera, Troost-Ekong stated that the Three Lions still ha…

600 de@d following Ebola outbreak in DR Congo The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 600 lives, according to the latest figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), just three days after the death toll surpassed 500.Updated data from the UN health agency shows that 1,759 co…

…attorney, whose clients have been scattered to South Sudan, Eswatini, Cameroon and the DR Congo. “It’s logistically relatively easy for ICE to deport them to a third country,” she added. Other deportees who have ended up in Africa had been living in the US for decades. Cuban-born plumber Roberto Mosquera — who has been…

... Says DR Congo Ebola underscores global risk... Insists, every month of delay leaves world less safeBy Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging count…

…so far, but Cape Verde was a standout," she wrote. She also applauded the efforts of DR Congo, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana despite their exits, saying they fought bravely throughout the competition. "DRC, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana also battled. Thanks to all for making us proud. Keeping fingers crossed on further progress!" she…

…team captain and FC Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who made two late goals against DR Congo, England is in the round of 16. The "Three Lions" are slated to play Mexico at high-altitude Azteca Stadium on Sunday. When Kelce asked if the Prince of Wales would cross "the pond" to see the final if England makes it that f…

An opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo said Monday he had been banned from leaving the country and stripped of his passport, condemning it as “intimidation” amid tensions with the government. Delly Sesanga, who heads the Envol party and is an ex-minister and former lawmaker, is a leading member of a n…

"The Portugal captain struck in the sixth minute of the Group K encounter, silencing critics who questioned his performance in Portugal's opening 1-1 draw against DR Congo."

…node connecting northern Nigeria with neighbouring countries. 1. Kinshasa, DR Congo - 21,852,144 people Topping the list is Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital, which surged by 5.13% from 20,786,403 in 2025 to 21,852,144 in 2026. This is by far the fastest growth rate of any city on this list. Kins…