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Coach Desabre salutes ‘pride of a generation’ after DRC seal World Cup spot

As the Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, captain Chancel Mbemba credited the team's French head coach Sébastien Desabre's mantra of modesty and hard work for their success.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad: Sebastian Desabre's latest selection for the March international break

A prospective DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad qualified for their first tournament since 1974 as Zaire

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Everything you need to know, from the team in crisis to the best games to watch

Will Mohamed Salah lift his first Africa Cup of Nations title with Egypt? Or can Nigeria bounce back from their World Cup disappointment?

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Yakubu says voodoo claims brought shame to Nigeria after World Cup failure

Nigeria were beaten in the CAF play-off final on penalties before Chelle made the outrageous claim

The Independent UK

Nigeria left to blame ‘voodoo’ after dramatic playoff defeat by DR Congo

DR Congo won a tense penalty shootout 4-3, leading Éric Chelle, the Nigeria manager, to allege ‘maraboutage’

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory

The Independent UK

Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Leopards keep World Cup dream alive with dramatic penalty shoot-out win

Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win 4-3 on pens): Captain Chancel Mbemba was the hero again as he scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send the Leopards through

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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners of play-off final will take one step closer to next year’s World Cup

Evening Standard

Marseille defender emerges as Rangers 'transfer target' but French side want fee

Marseille centre-back Bamo Meite has emerged as a Rangers transfer target, according to a report.

The National (Scotland)

South Africa 0-0 DR Congo (6-5 pens): Ronwen Williams the hero again in AFCON third place play-off

Goalkeeper saves two penalties in dramatic shootout

Evening Standard

DR Congo 3-1 Guinea: Leopards fight back to book AFCON semi-final place

Hosts Ivory Coast or Mali will now stand between Sebastien Desabre's side and a place in the final

Evening Standard

Brighton rally from two goals down to earn Europa League draw at Marseille

Marseille 2-2 Brighton: Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro helped the Seagulls overturn a half-time deficit at the Stade Velodrome

The Independent UK

Brighton roar back at Marseille to earn historic first point in Europe

Brighton were two goals down after 20 minutes at Marseille but fought back to earn a 2-2 draw in the Europa League

The Guardian - UK

Former Newcastle United players they could face in the Champions League next season

The Magpies are back in Europe's top competition next season, where they could come up against some familiar faces

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Chancel Mbemba wins prize for best African footballer in French first division

The Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba was on Tuesday awarded the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé to hail his performances as the outstanding African player in the French top flight during the 2022/2023 season.

France 24

DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba wins FRANCE 24-RFI award for best African player in Ligue 1

This year’s Marc Vivien-Foé Prize for the best African Ligue 1 player of the season was awarded to Olympique de Marseille’s Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba. Presented by FRANCE 24 and Radio France Internationale, the award is a particularly big accolade for Mbemba as this is the first time it has…

Evening Standard

Marseille star reveals key confusion that led to Tottenham’s winner as loud fans blamed on late drama

Tottenham’s last-gasp winner against Marseille sent the French team out of Europe - although their players had thought they were heading home anyway.

Football London

Son Heung-min pictured with swollen eye as Tottenham await injury update following Marseille win

Tottenham secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after winning 2-1 against Marseille to finish top of Group D

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Marseille slump out of Champions League as PSG play for top spot

Paris Saint-Germain's game at Juventus on Wednesday night will rub salt in the wounds for supporters of their bitter rivals Marseille who slumped out of the Champions League and a place in the Europa League following a last-minute defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Daily Mirror

Marseille players didn't know a draw vs Tottenham would qualify them for Europa League

Marseille crashed out of the Champions League with a 2-1 defeat by Tottenham, but the Ligue 1 giants could've settled for a draw to continue their European journey next year

Evening Standard

Dressing room picture emerges of Heung-min Son swollen eye as Tottenham sweat over injury

Heung-min Son nursed a swollen eye as he celebrated Tottenham’s win over Marseille in the Champions League - as the club began to sweat over his injury.

Football London

"What a test!" - National media reacts as Tottenham come from behind to win vs Marseille

Tottenham have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after finishing top of Group D following a nailbiting game at the Stade Velodrome

The Independent UK

Son Heung-min: Tottenham wait for news on forward’s head injury assessment

The Tottenham forward was forced off in the Champions League win over Marseille

The Independent UK

Son Heung-min ‘feeling better’ but head injury will be assessed on Wednesday

The Tottenham forward was forced off in the Champions League win over Marseille.

Evening Standard

Cristian Stellini admits Tottenham must snap ‘routine’ as Spurs assistant gives Heung-min Son injury update

Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini admitted Spurs have to find a way to produce more complete performances after they edged past Marseille to seal progression to the last 16 of the Champions League.

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