AFRICA/International: With an approximate preparation, the Leopardesses punished by the Ivorians

The DR Congo women's national team suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Ivory Coast in the first leg of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi. After a penalty goal by the Elephants, Anastasia Soulac equalized for Congo, but the team lacked physical and tactical response against a stronger, better-organized Ivory Coast, sealing the match. This heavy loss makes qualification difficult for Congo, which must achieve a remarkable result in the return match in Ivory Coast on October 13.