The Congolese football world is in the throes of great uncertainty following the decision of the Normalization Committee (CONOR) of the Congolese Federation of Football Association (FECOFA) to cancel the National Football League (LINAFOOT) championship for the 2022 season. -2023. A working meeting was convened by the Minister of Sports and Leisure, François Kabulo, to discuss this controversial decision.
In a press release, the minister’s office invites athletes to keep calm while waiting for the final decision of CONOR/FECOFA. The Ministry of Sports has not yet been informed of the next representatives of the DRC to CAF interclubs.
It is obvious that François Kabulo wishes to clarify the situation in all legality and responsibility. Congolese athletes hope to be definitively fixed on the issue. Note that CONOR had created a ranking based on the cumulative points awarded to each of the member clubs of the last four editions of the national championship.
However, this cancellation of the championship is likely to have significant repercussions on Congolese football, which is already facing many challenges such as security, floods, inter-community violence and banditry. It is essential for the authorities to make additional efforts to guarantee the security of citizens and promote economic growth.
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