Fiston Mayele, the striker of Pyramids FC in Egypt, faced visa problems which prevented him from joining the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national team in Murcia, Spain, for the friendly matches of the international truce. This absence could constitute a handicap for the national team, given Mayele’s remarkable performances during the African Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers.
Alongside Mayele, TP Mazembe goalkeeper Siadi Baggio, as well as certain members of the technical staff, including Robert Kidiaba, the goalkeeper coach, also find themselves in the same situation.
Despite these absences, the DRC national team is preparing with determination for these friendly matches. Here is the list of players present in Murcia:
Guardians:
-Lionel Mpasi
– Dimitry Bertaud
Defenders:
– Chancel Mbemba
-Dylan Batubinsika
-Rocky Bushiri
-Henock Inonga
– Gédéon Kalulu
-Bryan Bayeye
-Arthur Masuaku
-Joris Kayembe
Environments :
-Aaron Tshibola
-Charles Pickel
– Edo Kayembe
-Samuel Moutoussamy
-Silas Katompa
– Meschack Elia
– Theo Bongonda
-Jonathan Okita
-Grady Diangana
– William Balikwisha
Attackers:
-Jackson Muleka
– Cedric Bakambu
-Ben Malango
-Simon Banza
Despite the absences of some key players, the DRC national team is determined to perform well during these friendly matches. The other players present are ready to take up the challenge and show their quality on the pitch.
It is important to note that the visa problems encountered by Fiston Mayele highlight the challenges that athletes face during international competitions. Administrative procedures related to travel can sometimes pose obstacles, highlighting the importance of better coordination between sports federations and government authorities to facilitate athletes’ participation in international competitions.
In the meantime, DRC fans are hoping that Fiston Mayele can quickly resolve his visa issues and join the team to strengthen the attack in future competitions.