Title: Congolese athletes will be paid by bank system
The Minister of Sports, François Kabulo Mwana Kabulo, met with senators on June 8, 2023 in response to an oral question initiated by the former Minister of Sports, Denis Kambayi Cimbumbu. The subject of this meeting was the 9th edition of the Francophonie Games, which will be held in Kinshasa from July 28 to August 6.
The Minister has confirmed that the event will take place. However, senators raised concerns about how athletes and officials are paid during the games. Kabulo Mwana Kabulo replied that the government has decided that all athletes and officials will be paid by bank system, like leopards. The objective is to facilitate financial transfers and put an end to corrupt practices that can compromise the smooth running of the event.
The Minister also announced that the players for the June 18 match are already banked and their accounts have already been funded. This decision should encourage athletes to respect the rules and procedures of the Francophonie during the event.
In addition, the minister mentioned the salary of the national coach, Sébastien Desabre, who recently received his Swift. The late payment of his salary has been settled. This should motivate the whole national team which had a difficult start in the qualifiers. A victory against Gabon will be essential for the Leopards.
Conclusion
The government’s decision to pay athletes and officials by bank system is an important step in ensuring fair and secure competition at the Games of La Francophonie. It also eliminates the corrupt practices that have poisoned the world of Congolese sport. Let’s hope that this decision will be followed by success for the Congolese national team in the qualifiers and during the games of La Francophonie.