Central africa republic sports news

Here are some recent sports news from the Central African Republic:

Football

• The Central African Republic national football team, also known as the "Lions", has been struggling to make an impact in international competitions. In 2020, they were eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the first round.
• In 2021, the team won the CECAFA Cup, a regional tournament, for the first time in their history. They defeated Burundi 2-1 in the final.
• The CAR has also produced some talented players, including striker Christian Kouamé, who plays for French club FC Lorient.

Basketball

• The Central African Republic national basketball team has not had much success in international competitions, but they have produced some talented players who play in European leagues.
• In 2020, the team finished 14th out of 16 teams at the FIBA AfroBasket tournament.

Other Sports

• The CAR has also produced some talented athletes in other sports, including track and field, boxing, and wrestling.
• In 2020, the country's Olympic committee was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to a lack of government support and financial difficulties.

Recent News

• In 2022, the CAR Football Federation (FECFOOT) announced that it had received funding from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to develop football infrastructure in the country.
• In 2021, the CAR government announced plans to build a new national stadium in the capital city of Bangui, which would have a capacity of 20,000 spectators.

Upcoming Events

• The Central African Republic is set to host the 2023 CECAFA Cup, a regional football tournament, from June 25 to July 10, 2023.
• The country's national football team is also set to participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which are scheduled to take place in June and September 2023.

I hope this information is helpful!