The Normalization Committee of the Congolese Football Association Federation (Fecofa) is once again at the heart of the debate, with a new extension of its mandate by FIFA until June 30, 2025. This decision, announced on Fecofa’s social networks on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, raises questions about the effectiveness and necessity of this extension.
Since its establishment in April 2022, the Normalization Committee has not yet succeeded in carrying out its mission, that of organizing extraordinary and elective general assemblies at all levels of Congolese football. While its first extension until August 30, 2024 did not achieve this objective, a new extension of its mandate raises questions about its ability to complete its tasks.
The Normalization Committee is thus entrusted with the heavy responsibility of supervising the election of the Executive Committee that will lead Fecofa for an initial 4-year term, in accordance with the established rules. However, the delays accumulated in the organization of the general assemblies raise the question of the effectiveness and legitimacy of the Normalization Committee to carry out this essential task.
It is crucial that this committee demonstrate transparency and efficiency in conducting operations in order to guarantee a democratic and constructive transition within the Congolese Football Federation. Congolese football stakeholders as well as international bodies such as CAF and FIFA will be attentive to the manner in which the Normalization Committee will carry out its mission in the months to come.
In short, the extension of the mandate of the Fecofa Normalization Committee raises legitimate questions about its ability to carry out its mission. It is imperative that this committee demonstrate professionalism and rigor to guarantee a democratic and peaceful transition within the Congolese Football Federation. The coming months will be crucial to assess the effectiveness and legitimacy of this committee in carrying out its tasks.