DRC: Gem Jorthy Mokio Leaves Belgium for Leopards Ahead of 2026 World Cup!

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Belgium

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DRC: Gem Jorthy Mokio Leaves Belgium for Leopards Ahead of 2026 World Cup!

Jorthy Mokio, an 18-year-old defensive midfielder, has chosen to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being called up for Belgium. He hopes to receive a call-up for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled from June 11 to July 19. Born in Ghent and trained at Ajax, Mokio has already played over 1,700 minutes this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists.

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