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African Champions League 2014 - Limit on fans for Vita

Limit on fans for Vita's match against Zamalek in Kinshasa

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15 May 2014
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national league - Congo DR - stampede in Kinshasa, officials say

A stampede at a football match in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, officials say.

Reports say the trouble began after police fired tear gas in the crowded stadium, causing panic. At least 15 people have been killed and more than 20 people were injured. Local fans were unhappy after the home team, ASV Club, were defeated 1:0 by Tout Puissant Mazembe from Lubumbashi. Stampedes are a frequent occurrence at mass events in the country

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12 May 2014
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African Champions League 2014 - Katumbi wants European-style investment

He believes that such a boost in finances will also mean more African players staying to play on the continent. "We are trying to offer the best things that we have to our players - it's really tough in Africa to maintain a club," he said. "I think the day African players remain on the continent, then Africa can win the World Cup.

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1 May 2014
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African Champions League 2014 - DR Congo rivals drawn together

TP Mazemebe, runners-up in last year's Confederation Cup, and AS Vita Club are fierce rivals

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30 Apr 2014
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stars in Africa - Kidiaba to focus on DR Congo unity

DR Congo goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba believes his new role as a peace ambassador can help unite his country. "Being a peace ambassador is a daily struggle but we must support peace over hostility, especially among the young people." In his efforts to promote peace through football, Kidiaba can at least count on the support of TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi. 

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11 Apr 2014
Congo DR

Congo DR
AFRICA CUP 2015 


GROUP B QUARTER-FINALS Semi-Finals Third Place

 

Nations Cup appearances: 16 
Best result: Winners (1968, 1974) 
Coach: Florent Ibenge (DR Congo) 
Key players: Yannick Bolasie, Dieumerci Mbokani 
Fifa ranking: 57

DR Congo have not reached the Nations Cup quarter-finals since 2006. 

Ibenge combines his DR Congo coaching duties with local side AS Vita, this year's African Champions League runners-up. 

DR Congo's Pierre Ndaye Mulamba holds the scoring record for a single Nations Cup - 9 goals in 1974.