Congo sports news
Here are some recent sports news from the Democratic Republic of Congo:
Football
- The Congolese national football team, known as the Leopards, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- TP Mazembe, a Congolese football club, has won the 2020 CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Raja Casablanca of Morocco 2-1 in the final. (Source: CAF Online)
- The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) has announced that the country will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be the first time the tournament is held in the DRC. (Source: FIFA.com)
Basketball
- The Congolese national basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup after defeating South Sudan 83-74 in a playoff match. (Source: FIBA.com)
- ASB Mazembe, a Congolese basketball club, has won the 2020 Congo Basketball League title, defeating ASB Kinshasa 3-1 in the finals. (Source: Basketball Africa League)
Other Sports
- The DRC has won several medals at the 2020 African Games, including gold medals in athletics, boxing, and wrestling. (Source: African Games Official Website)
- The Congolese Olympic Committee has announced that the country will send a team of athletes to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (Source: Olympic.org)
Recent News
- The Congolese government has announced plans to invest in sports infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and sports facilities. (Source: AllAfrica.com)
- The DRC has been selected to host the 2023 African Handball Championship, which will be held in Kinshasa. (Source: African Handball Confederation)
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