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2015 Africa Cup qualifier - Samata and Ulimwengu to play for Tanzania

Samatta is a regular scorer for Mazembe and last season he scored six goals in their Champions League campaign. A win against Zimbabwe over two legs will earn the Taifa Stars a tie against Mozambique or South Sudan in the second round.

17 May 2014

African Champions League CAF Featured National League

African Champions League 2014 - Limit on fans for Vita

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

15 May 2014

African Champions League

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

12 May 2014

African Champions League Club Featured Transfers

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.

1 May 2014

African Champions League National League

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

30 Apr 2014

African Champions League Featured

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.

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.