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BYU announced the hiring of Patrick Mutombo, a seasoned NBA assistant with titles at the Toronto Raptors and extensive international coaching experience, to bolster the Cougars' roster under head coach Kevin Young.
Chris Mpaka, a standout defender from Kinshasa, signs with Rouen Métropole Basket after setting multiple records at Tarleton State.
Rutgers announces a class of international signings, highlighting Mervedi Miteo’s historic debut for the DR Congo national team and the overseas experience of Diego Garavaglia, Martin Tonejc, Rasheed Jones and Dorin Buca.
Rutgers University has announced the commitment of 17‑year‑old Mervedi Miteo, a 6‑foot‑10 forward‑center from Kinshasa, bringing international experience from Spain and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In Portland, Maine, a modest park has become a refuge where newcomers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond forge friendships, confront immigration challenges, and chase global ambitions.
After a 15‑18 record and a seventh‑place finish in the Big East, the Friars must replace Sabou Gueye and Teneisia Brown, while new transfers like Kylah Silver hope to fill the void.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe credits strategic investments in youth, coaching and infrastructure for Africa’s historic World Cup performances, from Morocco’s semi‑final run to Cape Verde’s surprise advance.
A Congolese supporter, dressed as the country’s first prime minister, reaches the tournament after overcoming Ebola‑related setbacks, prompting an apology from Algeria’s football federation.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to unfold across North America, a curated selection of books offers insight into the sport's many layers, from tactical nuance to personal memory.
Coach Stan Gouard announced the commitment of 6‑foot‑9 senior Didier Maleng, a native of Kinshasa, to the University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball program for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team, the Leopards, will make their first ever appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a historic tournament in Houston while navigating Ebola-related travel restrictions.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s soccer team canceled a Kinshasa send‑off due to an Ebola outbreak, but will still compete in warm‑up games in Belgium and Spain. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency, while the United States imposed a 30‑day entry ban on travelers from the affected countries, though the Congolese squad is exempt because it has been training in Europe.