Title: Edo Kayembe, Congolese midfielder from Watford, uncertain for the competition
Introduction :
Watford’s Congolese midfielder Edo Kayembe could be a doubt for the next competition. After being injured in training, the technical staff of the DRC national team decided to take precautions by calling up Omenuke Mfulu as a replacement. Despite everything, Kayembe’s state of health is not considered to be worrying.
Development :
The DRC national team continues its preparation camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, before traveling to Ivory Coast to face the Stallions in a friendly match. However, uncertainty hovers around Edo Kayembe’s participation following his injury in training. To avoid any additional risk, the technical staff decided to call Omenuke Mfulu as reinforcement.
Mfulu’s call-up does not mean Kayembe’s replacement in the team. This is simply a precautionary measure to ensure adequate coverage in midfield. The Team Media Office of Leopards, the DRC national team, clarified that only Kayembe is injured among the players, and that Cédric Bakambu and Siadi Baggio are not experiencing any health problems.
As for Omenuke Mfulu, player of Las Palmas in the Spanish first division, he is already ready to join the Congolese selection, once the administrative formalities have been finalized. His addition to the team strengthens the options available and provides an alternative solution if necessary.
Conclusion :
Despite the injury to Edo Kayembe, Watford’s Congolese midfielder, his state of health is not considered worrying by the staff of the DRC national team. By summoning Omenuke Mfulu, the team is giving itself the means to deal with any eventuality during the competition. The Leopards of the DRC are now preparing to face the Stallions of the Ivory Coast in a friendly match, before their entry into the African competition against the Chipolopolo Boys of Zambia.