The archive.
Earlier reporting and explainers remain accessible with their original dates.
Linafoot: 25 clubs in two groups for 2026/27
Eight relegations and three promotions are intended to reduce Ligue 1 to 20 clubs in 2027/28. Ligue 2 is also part of the restructuring.
UNIFFAC: unbeaten M’Sichana miss out as Lekié qualify
A 0-0 draw in Yaoundé on 4 September sends Lekié FF to the Women’s Champions League finals. DR Congo’s representatives finish unbeaten.
Cédric Bakambu begins a new chapter in San Diego
The MLS club announced his arrival as a free agent.
World Cup 2026: Kane’s double ends the Leopards’ campaign
DR Congo lead until the 75th minute, but England turn the round-of-32 tie around to win 2-1 in Atlanta.
World Cup 2026: Wissa and Mayele turn the Uzbekistan game around
DR Congo come from behind to win 3-1 in Atlanta and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
World Cup 2026: Muñoz breaks DR Congo’s resistance late on
Colombia win 1-0 in Guadalajara, leaving the Leopards on one point before their final Group K match.
World Cup 2026: Wissa earns DR Congo a point against Portugal
Behind after six minutes, the Leopards equalise before half-time to open their campaign with a 1-1 draw in Houston.
31 March 2026: DR Congo secure World Cup return
Victory over Jamaica ended a 52-year wait for qualification.
January 2025: Kanjinga signs for Paris
PSG announced the arrival of the Congolese international forward.
2024: Mazembe women claim their first African crown
Marlene Kasaj's penalty secured TP Mazembe's first continental title after a campaign that included a semi-final comeback.
February 2024: Leopards advance beyond the quarter-finals
DR Congo recovered to beat Guinea by three goals to one.
Explainer: who runs Congo's national competitions?
FECOFA delegates responsibility for certain competitions to specialised leagues.
Academies: understanding youth development oversight
Talent identification, coach education and schooling: how federation oversight differs from an academy’s daily work.