Today’s news article concerns the case of the relocation of the match between TP Mazembe and Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the Super League. During a briefing, the spokesperson for the Congolese government, Patrick Muyaya, reacted to this situation, highlighting the logistical blockages linked to media coverage of the match.
According to the minister, the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) was late in contacting the government to request the removal of the equipment necessary for covering the match, which led to the relocation decision taken by the African Football Confederation (CAF). ). The Congolese government only received a request to remove the equipment the same day CAF decided to relocate the match. The minister thus stressed that the government could not act in such circumstances.
Patrick Muyaya also wanted to highlight the importance of promoting youth and sport in the DRC. He recalled previous initiatives, such as the organization of the Francophonie Games, which were welcomed despite logistical constraints. He also highlighted that the President of the Republic regularly attends the national team’s matches, which shows the government’s interest in sport.
The minister concluded by calling for putting aside political considerations and focusing on administrative issues. He stressed that the responsibility for this situation rather lay with FECOFA and CAF for not having acted sooner. He therefore urged not to politicize sport and to resolve problems administratively.
This reaction from the Congolese government highlights the logistical and administrative difficulties that sporting events in Africa can face. It also underlines the importance of coordination between the different sporting bodies to ensure the smooth running of competitions. Let us hope that this situation serves as a lesson for the future and allows for better organization of sporting events in the DRC.
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