Volleyball/Africa Cup of Nations 2026: "We need to speed up to play this round of 16 with all the chances we can imagine" (Éric Ngapeth)

The men's Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) secured their first victory at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating the Central African Republic 3 sets to 0. Despite this qualification, coach Éric Ngapeth expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance and emphasized the need to speed up for the round of 16. He stressed the importance of consistency and tactical discipline to succeed in the competition.