2026 World Cup: DRC Ready to Pay Fines for Players in Clubs!

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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2026 World Cup: DRC Ready to Pay Fines for Players in Clubs!

The Congolese government announced it would pay the fines for players sanctioned by their clubs after their late return from the celebration of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. President Félix Tshisekedi specifically stated that the presidency would cover the fines to avoid penalizing the players. Additionally, promises of vehicles, bonuses, and land in Kinshasa were made to the players.

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