Football Friendly/RDC-Uganda: 'We accept the defeat,' declares Sébastien Desabre

Sébastien Desabre, head coach of the DR Congo Leopards, accepted the team's defeat against Uganda on October 2, 2026, in Johannesburg, emphasizing that the main goal was to evaluate new recruits. He mentioned the importance of being patient with young players, some of whom are playing in Africa for the first time. Despite the 0-2 loss, he hopes the new players will improve and gain international experience in the next match scheduled for October 5. The second friendly match of the double confrontation is set for October 5.