Chancel Mbemba, the captain of the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is proud to win the Marc-Vivien Foé 2023 prize. This distinction is awarded to the best African player in the French championship (Ligue 1) by RFI and France 24. Mbemba became the first defender to win this award after a remarkable season in which he appeared in 35 games for 5 goals.
The former Porto (Portugal) defender collected 207 points, surpassing Ivorian Seko Fofana by 11 points and Nigerian Terem Moffi by 82 points to win the coveted title. Mbemba has notably been praised for his strong and consistent performances throughout the season. This makes him a complete and appreciated player.
This prize is a real recognition for Chancel Mbemba and for the Democratic Republic of Congo which celebrates this historic moment with pride. Indeed, after Gaël Kakuta in 2021, Mbemba is the second Leopard to win the Marc-Vivien Foé trophy.
Chancel Mbemba expressed his happiness to receive this award on his Twitter account, thanking God for his grace in his life. He also dedicated this success to the Congo. This distinction comes on top of the many exploits of the Congolese player and confirms him in his position as a sure value in football in Africa.
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